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SM11 OUJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,875 mi
Last recorded183,875 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 OUJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 183,875 miles

Slight play detected in offside rear anti roll bar drop link lower joint

Fail 8 Apr 2021 183,871 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play detected in offside rear anti roll bar drop link lower joint

Pass 2 Apr 2020 172,534 miles

front brake discs are scored

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2019 152,088 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine x sill x under covers fitted / oil leaks / rear tyres perishing

injector leak [not fuel]

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,638 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine x sill x under covers fitted / oil leaks / rear tyres perishing

injector leak [not fuel]

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OUJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SM11 OUJ, 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 SM11 OUJ registered?

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

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