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NL11 VWR

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn.

Fail 15 May 2026 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn.

Pass 10 May 2025 116,582 miles

under body under seal..

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

under body under seal.

Pass 9 May 2023 99,172 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 99,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 82,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,687 miles

Front Inner both brake disks slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 61,589 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,152 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,022 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,964 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 VWR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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