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LP60 VWJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,996 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Rear surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,341 miles

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion through out

Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

no reverse light

underside of vehicle has corrosion through out

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,155 miles

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

front windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,554 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 81,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,439 miles

wipers poor

Fail 15 Nov 2018 68,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wipers poor

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,632 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,204 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 VWJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LP60 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

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

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