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VO11 MLZ

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,627 mi
Last recorded130,627 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 130,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,819 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 117,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,718 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,601 miles

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

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

surface croasion on fool and sills

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 87,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multi (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multi (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,459 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,595 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 MLZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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