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SL11 SYF

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 SYF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,511 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 72,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 65,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,054 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 55,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 49,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,146 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 SYF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL11 SYF registered?

SL11 SYF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is SL11 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL11 SYF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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