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SM11 MVZ

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 MVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 101,637 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of underside corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top strut bearing is slightly rough

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various underside components including subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,212 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 95,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged At caliper join (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front bent slightly at caliper join (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,387 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall kerbing damage

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section support gauze burst

Fail 5 Mar 2022 83,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall kerbing damage

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexible section support gauze burst

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,691 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,904 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 MVZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM11 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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