CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ11 SYX

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,089 mi
Last recorded125,089 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 SYX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 125,089 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 125,073 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,066 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 82,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,229 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 75,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,507 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 31,329 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,329 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ11 SYX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 SJ11 SYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ11 SYX?

You can check the full history of SJ11 SYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ11 SYX registered?

SJ11 SYX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SJ11 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ11 SYX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ11 SYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ11 SYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.