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NL11 OVJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,720 mi
Last recorded172,720 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 OVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 172,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 145,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 145,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,680 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,226 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,139 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,177 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 61,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,796 miles

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

slight cracking in tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,821 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,402 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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NL11 OVJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL11 OVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL11 OVJ registered?

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

Is NL11 OVJ safe to buy?

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