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SY11 MHF

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 MHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 104,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 103,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,954 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 97,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,660 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,651 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,786 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked between tread

rear brake discs getting rusty at edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,381 miles

slight cracking in both rear tyres between tread

slight play in off side rear roll bar link

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,368 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,463 miles

Front pads worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 MHF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY11 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

SY11 MHF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is SY11 MHF safe to buy?

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