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NL11 USB

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,032 mi
Last recorded99,032 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 USB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,032 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 99,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 88,707 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,000 miles

Handbrake Travel

Fail 13 Dec 2023 81,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake Travel

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 76,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,068 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the edges....

Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 USB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 USB, 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 NL11 USB registered?

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

Is NL11 USB safe to buy?

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