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VE11 ZTG

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,994 mi
Last recorded122,994 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 ZTG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 122,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 120,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 117,395 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,778 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front low!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 108,882 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front low!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,768 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 102,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,624 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,062 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tread to cords

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,479 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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VE11 ZTG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 VE11 ZTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE11 ZTG registered?

VE11 ZTG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 August 2011.

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