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LM11 VME

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 VME
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

various chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 122,885 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

various chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 116,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 111,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,119 miles

All suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror stuck in position and cannot be moved, and view to rear affected. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill/chassis by trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill/chassis by trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody of the vehicle including chassis, sills and suspension shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,721 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 100,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,161 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape and perished 195-65-15

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VME is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VME, 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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LM11 VME is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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