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LT11 ZFS

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,283 mi
Last recorded167,283 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 ZFS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 167,283 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 166,820 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 151,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 151,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 146,801 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 142,126 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 142,125 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,067 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wing (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 139,065 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wing (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,142 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 128,077 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 128,077 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,688 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,801 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,724 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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LT11 ZFS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LT11 ZFS, 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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LT11 ZFS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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