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VA11 AOW

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AOW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,326 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 121,326 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,696 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,243 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively flexy hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 77,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,190 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn low and slightly mishaped

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

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 AOW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOW, 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 AOW registered?

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

Is VA11 AOW safe to buy?

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