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MT11 XAA

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 XAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 58,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,359 miles

Engine management illuminated

Fail 1 Jul 2025 55,358 miles

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

Engine management illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 50,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,050 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 48,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,768 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 21,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,232 miles

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

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

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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MT11 XAA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT11 XAA, 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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MT11 XAA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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