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SY60 WLA

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 WLA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear DPF mounting (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 129,622 miles

Advanced corrosion to all suspension components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,426 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,380 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,380 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,119 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,255 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges + bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 94,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges + bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 65,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dpf light on

Pass 27 Dec 2013 18,380 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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SY60 WLA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY60 WLA, 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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SY60 WLA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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