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SJ11 RGU

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 RGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake warning lamp always illuminated

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 115,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake warning lamp always illuminated

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,440 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 110,438 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust seperated at centre section (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section seperated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre section hanging down (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 100,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,524 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,465 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,881 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge very low tread

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,388 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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SJ11 RGU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SJ11 RGU, 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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SJ11 RGU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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