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M7 DGS

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 DGS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,193 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

towbar partially obscuring number plate

Fail 8 Nov 2024 72,193 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

towbar partially obscuring number plate

Pass 28 Nov 2023 71,747 miles

towbar partially obscuring number plate

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,149 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 68,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,475 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 50,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 36,517 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 30,384 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,241 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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M7 DGS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M7 DGS, 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 M7 DGS registered?

M7 DGS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is M7 DGS safe to buy?

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