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NJ11 JLX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 JLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,501 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 wearing on inner 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 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,557 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on both sides of vehicle getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on both sides of vehicle worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on both sides of vehicle getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,047 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,045 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel on lever (1.1.6 (c))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,152 miles

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,072 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 25/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s tyres wear on edges

front n/s tyre cut in tread

front o/s inner brake pad could not judge condition

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 JLX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ11 JLX, 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 NJ11 JLX registered?

NJ11 JLX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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