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VO11 LYX

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 LYX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion to inner sills and floors

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,307 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 83,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 81,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,362 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,652 miles

Zero emissions.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,636 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero emissions.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn at edges

Offside Rear slight bind at brake

Rear discs slightly corroded

slightly stretched tyres fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,917 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven and has screw in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,303 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,082 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,069 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VO11 LYX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc 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 VO11 LYX, 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 VO11 LYX registered?

VO11 LYX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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