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VA11 ATU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,764 mi
Last recorded153,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 ATU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 153,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 153,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 152,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,896 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,462 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 131,371 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 131,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 119,251 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 119,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,552 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 105,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,856 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,097 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 ATU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

VA11 ATU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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