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SL11 WDF

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 WDF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 92,014 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,635 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2021 73,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,460 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin these pads are just within test limit, change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,739 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 55,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

wipers smearing screen/windscreen scored

Fail 6 Apr 2016 45,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

wipers smearing screen/windscreen scored

Pass 1 May 2015 40,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,232 miles

both rear tyres cracked

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 WDF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL11 WDF, 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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SL11 WDF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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