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LX11 SXG

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,010 mi
Last recorded55,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 SXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 55,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 55,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 52,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 51,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and perish/cracked in tread - 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 51,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and perish/cracked in tread - 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 49,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,697 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 46,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,827 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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LX11 SXG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 LX11 SXG, 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 LX11 SXG registered?

LX11 SXG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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