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LP60 PZA

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,025 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front axle worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

all running gear corroted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 151,983 miles

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

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

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

All running gear corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

Pass 24 Sep 2024 138,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to underbody/suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2024 138,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to underbody/suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,243 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shields not fully secure

Fail 9 Jan 2024 119,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shields not fully secure

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge and close to marker bars

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,305 miles

Front brake backing plates corroded

Front pads over half worn

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

air con rad deteriorating

all tyres cracking on edges

hand brake high

Pass 18 May 2019 65,315 miles

Front wish bone rear bushes deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to crack

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,483 miles

chip on front screen

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords signs of been run flat and side wall badly crackig (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has cut in

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and close to marker bars ()

chip on front screen

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,593 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,286 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 PZA 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 LP60 PZA, 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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LP60 PZA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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