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SJ11 ZGC

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,544 mi
Last recorded130,544 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 ZGC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 130,544 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,049 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2024 125,047 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,679 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,174 miles

ALL TYRES BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 77,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,266 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,266 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,461 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2015 48,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2014 33,142 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Very slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link pin.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,142 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Very slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link pin.

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 ZGC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGC, 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 SJ11 ZGC registered?

SJ11 ZGC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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