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VA11 AFF

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 69,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished and cracking. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn below 3 mm

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn badly on inner edges ,advise alignment check and possible replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 49,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 41,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 21,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished between tread on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has puncture

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished between tread on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2016 15,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,820 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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VA11 AFF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA11 AFF, 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 VA11 AFF registered?

VA11 AFF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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