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VA11 AOR

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,151 mi
Last recorded118,151 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AOR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Various chassis / suspension components corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 100,008 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear. ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,580 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 23,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,114 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 AOR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AOR, 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 AOR registered?

VA11 AOR is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is VA11 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 AOR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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