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MF11 GCU

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 GCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,357 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 82,353 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 72,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,987 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,416 miles

under trays fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,473 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing in the treads

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,366 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,366 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake pads are low

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,729 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 47,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,743 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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MF11 GCU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF11 GCU, 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 MF11 GCU registered?

MF11 GCU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MF11 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF11 GCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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