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LT11 ZMU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,443 mi
Last recorded185,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 ZMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 185,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cuts and a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cuts and a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 185,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cuts and a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cuts and a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 166,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 166,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 148,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,169 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 131,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,632 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,632 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,385 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,331 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,445 miles

Both front tyres treads are wearing on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Both rear tyres are very perished and have cracks in the treads.

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn enevenly on inner edge and is smooth in places,possibly caused by a weak shock absorber and tracking?

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,445 miles

Both front tyres treads are wearing on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Both rear tyres are very perished and have cracks in the treads.

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn enevenly on inner edge and is smooth in places,possibly caused by a weak shock absorber and tracking?

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,448 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Both rear tyres treads are wearing on inner edges.

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZMU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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