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VA11 AOU

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 116,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 112,574 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre cutting out bad on inner edge / tracking

Fail 31 Aug 2018 101,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre cutting out bad on inner edge / tracking

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,706 miles

DPF warning displayed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,750 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 38,750 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 AOU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

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

Is VA11 AOU safe to buy?

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