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LP11 MSU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,358 mi
Last recorded141,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 MSU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 141,358 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 141,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,577 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 127,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,910 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,146 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

NSF tyre bold inner edge

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

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

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

Osr tyre bold inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 69,675 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,086 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,086 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front pads getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2016 55,999 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2015 47,957 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,340 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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LP11 MSU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LP11 MSU, 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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LP11 MSU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 August 2011.

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