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ML11 JPU

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 JPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2025 97,643 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,117 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,516 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 49,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 45,048 miles

rear o/s tyre tread starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 19 May 2018 45,048 miles

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

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

rear o/s tyre tread starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,200 miles

front wiper blades slightly split and smearing

osf and nsf tyre tread wearing low on edges

osf lower bumper trim and wheel arch cover broken

Pass 9 May 2016 24,661 miles

age cracking present on frt and o/s/r tyres

Fail 9 May 2016 24,661 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

age cracking present on frt and o/s/r tyres

Pass 28 May 2015 19,467 miles

o/s/f trye starting to crack in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,137 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 19,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 18,047 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 18,047 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ML11 JPU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML11 JPU, 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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ML11 JPU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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