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VK11 DXD

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,354 mi
Last recorded58,354 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 DXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle under sealed in anti corrosion spray

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,939 miles

All four tyres valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,378 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 42,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Slight play in inner rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,059 miles

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

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

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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VK11 DXD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VK11 DXD, 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 VK11 DXD registered?

VK11 DXD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is VK11 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 DXD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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