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LP60 VWG

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,632 miles

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

Offside Rear starting to wear on inner

exhaust flexi worn

handbrake reserve travel

rear sub frame corroded

sump corroded and sweating oil

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

sump corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,199 miles

v arouse parts of suspention rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2021 102,090 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb missisng (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

locking wheel nut damaged but still secure

v arouse parts of suspention rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,281 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 67,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,251 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,321 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 42,256 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,496 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,918 miles

Both front wipers worn.

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 25,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wipers worn.

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 VWG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LP60 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

LP60 VWG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 February 2011.

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