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LG11 VLJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 VLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 51,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin oth side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,559 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Front washers weak

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 22,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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LG11 VLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG11 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG11 VLJ?

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What year was LG11 VLJ registered?

LG11 VLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is LG11 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 VLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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