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SE52 SRE

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 SRE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 91,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers prevent full inspection

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 91,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers prevent full inspection

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,104 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 84,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,764 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 54,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,118 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 30,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SE52 SRE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SE52 SRE, 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 SE52 SRE registered?

SE52 SRE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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