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SM11 GNF

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,996 mi
Last recorded59,996 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 GNF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 57,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Track Control Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS & NSF ,OSR Sidewall Has Signs Of Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath Corroded Front & Rear

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 31 May 2023 56,552 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Track Control Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS & NSF ,OSR Sidewall Has Signs Of Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath Corroded Front & Rear

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 52,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall ! signs of run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,724 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,970 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,574 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 34,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,966 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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SM11 GNF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM11 GNF, 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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SM11 GNF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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