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NL11 OVA

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 OVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,888 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 125,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,128 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 118,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 111,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,797 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 99,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,937 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/sf tyre worn on inner edge.

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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NL11 OVA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL11 OVA, 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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NL11 OVA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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