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LP60 BVH

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 BVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,678 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 78,938 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,751 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 73,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,152 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 64,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,202 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,035 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 55,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on edges, cracking and perished

Rear wiper has split

Central Rear Seat belt does not lock when pulled hard

Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,492 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 28,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 21,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,940 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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LP60 BVH is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LP60 BVH, 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 LP60 BVH registered?

LP60 BVH is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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