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LR11 BLJ

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,266 mi
Last recorded167,266 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 154,728 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 149,513 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 146,607 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 142,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 116,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,468 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm prompt replacement strongly reccomended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm prompt replacement strongly reccomended (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm prompt replacement strongly reccomended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm prompt replacement strongly reccomended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,914 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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LR11 BLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR11 BLJ, 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 LR11 BLJ registered?

LR11 BLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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