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VO11 MGE

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MGE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 132,846 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 132,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,457 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( Outer sidewall of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,608 miles

Advise Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise front wipers lightly smearing across the windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner & Outer portions of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,680 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 81,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/ZR/17 93W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,161 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,cracked and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,986 miles

Offside Front worn low on inner corner

Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,957 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 MGE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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