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VO11 MKC

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,354 miles

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

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

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

shields

vehicle generally showing signs of corrosion including suspension parts

Fail 27 Nov 2025 81,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

shields

vehicle generally showing signs of corrosion including suspension parts

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 73,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Slight Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,137 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,602 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 6 May 2016 37,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,414 miles

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

rear wiper blade smeering

Fail 16 Apr 2015 27,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade smeering

Pass 1 May 2014 21,302 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 MKC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO11 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

VO11 MKC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is VO11 MKC safe to buy?

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