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VA11 AOY

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,039 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 87,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner +nail in tyre - split + perished cange asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,569 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in edge of tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AOY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

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

Is VA11 AOY safe to buy?

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