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LO11 SXU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,745 mi
Last recorded192,745 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 SXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 192,745 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 192,744 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 183,585 miles

Heat sheild lose at rear

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 173,470 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 173,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 165,671 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,561 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 155,561 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 147,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2020 138,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front head lamp lens faded

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,057 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge & tread cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,103 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge slightly out of shape & tread cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,656 miles

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

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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LO11 SXU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LO11 SXU, 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 LO11 SXU registered?

LO11 SXU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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