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VO11 MDJ

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,357 mi
Last recorded142,357 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,357 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 142,357 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded/damaged

Rear heat shield loose/damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,346 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 111,286 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,926 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2021 75,924 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,625 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2016 45,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/r has body damage

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,754 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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VO11 MDJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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