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MJ04 REO

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,592 mi
Last recorded151,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 REO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 151,592 miles

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

Front Subframe covered in underseal

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jan 2026 151,592 miles

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

Front Subframe covered in underseal

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

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 23 Dec 2024 151,567 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 151,567 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelighhts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,349 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,349 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,002 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

exhaust tail section poor condition corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,881 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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MJ04 REO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MJ04 REO, 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 MJ04 REO registered?

MJ04 REO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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