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SY11 MGU

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,628 mi
Last recorded132,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 MGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 132,628 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 132,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 123,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 112,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,325 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit - measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 98,325 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit - measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,909 miles

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)

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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SY11 MGU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SY11 MGU, 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 SY11 MGU registered?

SY11 MGU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for SY11 MGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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