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N33 PEN

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

122,835 mi
Last recorded122,835 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 PEN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 122,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,126 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section/On the border (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 117,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section/On the border (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,522 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 102,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 93,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,156 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 79,156 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,801 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall and wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 69,801 miles

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear (0.1 (c))

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall and wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,188 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 41,188 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,727 miles

Both rear tryres and o/s/f worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,026 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,830 miles

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

nsf/nsr/osr tyre has side wall damage but no cords expose

Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,288 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,764 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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N33 PEN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N33 PEN, 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 N33 PEN registered?

N33 PEN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is N33 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 PEN shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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