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VA11 AOS

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,258 mi
Last recorded144,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AOS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 127,048 miles

dpf requires attention

Fail 12 Dec 2020 126,893 miles

Emissions not tested DPF lamp flashing with engine running rough (8.2.2.2 (e))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 115,124 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,776 miles

DPF warning lamp flashing

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (pitted - inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (pitted - inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,372 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 AOS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOS, 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 AOS registered?

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

Is VA11 AOS safe to buy?

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