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SH11 VWF

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,529 mi
Last recorded139,529 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 VWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 139,529 miles

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

VEHICLE UNDERSEAL

Pass 31 Jan 2025 138,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 132,428 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,352 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 21 Mar 2023 128,303 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2022 125,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,646 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sub frames rusty and o/s/f wishbone rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2021 116,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sub frames rusty and o/s/f wishbone rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,011 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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SH11 VWF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

SH11 VWF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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