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LN11 OBJ

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 OBJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,625 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 93,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 81,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,230 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 76,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,586 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,999 miles

Both number plates cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,873 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sub-frame / sills / suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,987 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front subframe / suspension arms / rear axle slightly corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,685 miles

REAR PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,810 miles

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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LN11 OBJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN11 OBJ, 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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LN11 OBJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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