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NL11 USW

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,367 mi
Last recorded104,367 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 USW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front wipers smearing

heatshield loose

suspension corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 96,404 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 91,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 84,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

undertray loose

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,627 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

offside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Fail 22 Mar 2014 31,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

offside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

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 USW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 USW, 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 USW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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