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LP60 VWK

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,344 mi
Last recorded129,344 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 VWK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 129,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,423 miles

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

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

slight missfire underload

Pass 18 Jul 2024 123,306 miles

Front Undertray loose but attached

Front slight misfire under load

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 116,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,191 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,677 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2020 113,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps to low (4.1.2 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 108,414 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,472 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,919 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

sligfht uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

sligfht uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,961 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,857 miles

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 VWK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

LP60 VWK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 February 2011.

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