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VO11 MDE

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,913 mi
Last recorded118,913 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MDE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,820 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

power steering just above minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,960 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,960 miles

nearside front fog lamp cracked

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake pads beginning to get low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake pads beginning to get low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 2mm

offside rear light unit cracked

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 MDE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MDE, 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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VO11 MDE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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