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SL11 SXN

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,623 mi
Last recorded62,623 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 SXN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

all suspension components are corroded but not weakened front and rear

Fail 5 Dec 2025 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

all suspension components are corroded but not weakened front and rear

Pass 27 Dec 2024 59,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,986 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 46,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 43,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,052 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,105 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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SL11 SXN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SL11 SXN, 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 SL11 SXN registered?

SL11 SXN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SL11 SXN safe to buy?

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