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ST11 XEL

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,744 mi
Last recorded176,744 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 XEL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 176,744 miles

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

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

fuel filler rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2025 176,744 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2024 168,560 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,198 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2021 141,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2020 172,574 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 76,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 62,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 8 May 2017 62,245 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,869 miles

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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ST11 XEL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST11 XEL, 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 ST11 XEL registered?

ST11 XEL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 August 2011.

Is ST11 XEL safe to buy?

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