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VN11 WXK

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,825 mi
Last recorded169,825 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 WXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 169,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 169,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 163,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 163,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 150,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,320 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 126,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear dim (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,762 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges 205 55r16 (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,318 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on edges 205 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,258 miles

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

Slight damage to N/S/F outer tyre wall

Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,258 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to N/S/F outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,421 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 WXK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WXK, 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 VN11 WXK registered?

VN11 WXK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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