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LM11 ODV

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,069 mi
Last recorded154,069 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 ODV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 137,719 miles

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

Front Windscreen washers slightly blocked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,554 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,719 miles

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

chip to windscreen

rear brake pads thin

rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

rear brake pads thin

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts heavily pitted on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,054 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,534 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LM11 ODV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LM11 ODV, 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.

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What year was LM11 ODV registered?

LM11 ODV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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