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SJ11 WSW

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 WSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,821 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2026 107,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 7 Feb 2025 105,307 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 7 Feb 2025 105,307 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,153 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 98,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,727 miles

Front brake discs scored.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,472 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored.

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front brake discs slightly scored.

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Slightly In Treads

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Slightly In Treads

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,151 miles

Emissions Too Clean For Print Out

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,223 miles

emission too clean for print out

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

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 WSW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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