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NJ11 GXU

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 GXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm also worn on inner edge 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under-side suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,846 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 96,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper Split

Fail 27 Jul 2022 84,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,398 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,539 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 49,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,749 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit)

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 May 2015 43,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,453 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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NJ11 GXU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ11 GXU, 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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NJ11 GXU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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