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M38 SKY

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,416 mi
Last recorded151,416 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 SKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 151,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 140,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean for a reading

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,536 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres tread depth low on inner edges.

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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M38 SKY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M38 SKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M38 SKY registered?

M38 SKY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is M38 SKY safe to buy?

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