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SY11 VGM

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 VGM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,682 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,049 miles

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))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 56,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 49,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,876 miles

suspension parts corodded

front tyres badly worn and perished inside edges

Pass 4 May 2016 36,650 miles

O/s/f & o/s/r discs corroding on faces

O/s/r pads significantly more worn than n/s/r

Pass 14 May 2015 29,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,650 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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SY11 VGM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

SY11 VGM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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