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SH11 NGG

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,266 mi
Last recorded50,266 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 NGG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 50,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 50,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,373 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2025 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,702 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2022 43,569 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,833 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 35,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall at bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,510 miles

NSF Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 9,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SH11 NGG 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 SH11 NGG, 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 SH11 NGG registered?

SH11 NGG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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