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SJZ 3497

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,373 mi
Last recorded58,373 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 3497
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 58,373 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,978 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 56,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,938 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 54,938 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Looks under-inflated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,580 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,386 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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SJZ 3497 is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJZ 3497, 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 SJZ 3497 registered?

SJZ 3497 is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is SJZ 3497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJZ 3497 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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