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SV11 KAU

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 KAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 122,292 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,316 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 109,266 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,731 miles

Heat shield unsecure

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield unsecure

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,855 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 39,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,063 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,903 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,829 miles

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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SV11 KAU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV11 KAU, 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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SV11 KAU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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