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LX11 XCJ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,502 mi
Last recorded99,502 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 XCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,502 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise rear brake pads on the limit

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,088 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,089 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 68,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer lamp lens cover damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2020 62,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer lamp lens cover damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer lens missing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,631 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside rear lens missing.

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

Offside front wing damaged.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear lens missing.

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

Offside front wing damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear outer lens broken

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

engine light on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,526 miles

Nearside Rear outer lens broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,597 miles

nearside rear outer lens missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,922 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 21,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split / perrished

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 XCJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

LX11 XCJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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