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LT11 ZPJ

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust hangers broken towards front after flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Finger and thumb pressure and CAT tool used. metal is soft but no hole made (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 95,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust hangers broken towards front after flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Finger and thumb pressure and CAT tool used. metal is soft but no hole made (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 93,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 93,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

oil sump corroded and porous

Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

R clip retaining pin missing on offside front track rod end

oil sump corroded and porous

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,586 miles

Underbody rusty

front and rear Subframes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 59,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,028 miles

n/s/f tyre below 3mm. o/s/f tyre below 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,152 miles

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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LT11 ZPJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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