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SW11 CFX

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,100 mi
Last recorded151,100 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 151,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underneath Corroded In Places

Pass 16 May 2024 143,584 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Joins Corroded

Handbrake Leaver Has Slight Travel

Heatshield Loose

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Behind Bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath Corroded In Places

Fail 14 May 2024 143,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre & Rear Exhaust Joins Corroded

Handbrake Leaver Has Slight Travel

Heatshield Loose

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Behind Bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath Corroded In Places

Pass 13 May 2023 135,420 miles

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

Heatshield Slightly Loose

Underneath Corroded In Places

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 13 May 2023 135,420 miles

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

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

Heatshield Slightly Loose

Underneath Corroded In Places

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 128,630 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 128,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 122,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 122,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 117,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,014 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,014 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 96,102 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 May 2017 96,102 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 80,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 59,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 42,810 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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SW11 CFX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SW11 CFX, 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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SW11 CFX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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