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SM11 XVS

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,265 mi
Last recorded71,265 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 50,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 45,197 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,576 miles

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

osf brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 36,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

osf brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,541 miles

Nearside 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 XVS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XVS, 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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What year was SM11 XVS registered?

SM11 XVS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is SM11 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 XVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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