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SM11 GNN

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 GNN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,646 miles

Airbag tell-tale light not illuminating

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 90,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear backing plates fouling brake discs

noise from rear, possibly strut top shockers loose or worn

undertray distorted and close to road

Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking power steering oil coming out of offside steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray distorted and close to road

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear backing plates fouling brake discs

noise from rear, possibly strut top shockers loose or worn

Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,274 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars corroded ( dog bone shaped ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 26 Jan 2023 77,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating pumping through pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars corroded ( dog bone shaped ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,530 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just passed at 17%

Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,581 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,329 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,844 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 GNN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM11 GNN, 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 GNN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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