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VN11 HCA

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 HCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,526 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,756 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,381 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,381 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,362 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)

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 26 Jan 2017 43,362 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,972 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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VN11 HCA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN11 HCA, 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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VN11 HCA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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