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VA11 APF

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has play to maximum safe limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bad surface corrosion to vehicle structure rear sub-frame and suspension components

both headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 86,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tyre wear

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Starting to Delaminate (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Pate Starting to Delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,249 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 APF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 APF, 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 APF registered?

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

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The MOT history for VA11 APF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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