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VA11 APU

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,768 mi
Last recorded122,768 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 APU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,768 miles

underseal applied front and rear

Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,687 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 120,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 100,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,588 miles

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

Slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,343 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 APU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 APU, 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 APU registered?

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

Is VA11 APU safe to buy?

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