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SK11 KLE

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 KLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,376 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,317 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded no holes

Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,316 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded no holes

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside floor/chassis front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor and chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,186 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake's have a 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment getting 10+clicks for readings (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both side's (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside disc more worn/pitted than nearside is (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak/seepage at timing cover/crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear disc more worn/pitted than offside is (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake's have a 23% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side's (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,151 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,673 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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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SK11 KLE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK11 KLE, 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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SK11 KLE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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