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LT11 ZLU

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 ZLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,299 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively Worn Inner Shoulder & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Under Body Corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2025 110,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component insecure Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively Worn Inner Shoulder & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Under Body Corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,579 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,551 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 91,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 91,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and on limit 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,669 miles

Front wipers torn

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 ZLU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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