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SM11 XVW

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,680 mi
Last recorded99,680 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,680 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 99,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,958 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 26,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres, also heavily cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 24,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 24,697 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

SM11 XVW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is SM11 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 XVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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