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VO11 MMA

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,946 mi
Last recorded188,946 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MMA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 188,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 188,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 184,510 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 184,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 179,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 172,236 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 21 Sep 2021 161,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,216 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,195 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 143,408 miles

slight play in n/s/front lower balljount

Pass 29 Sep 2018 124,361 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 124,361 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,970 miles

Nearside Front shock wiping

Nearside Rear tyre staping on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,769 miles

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

slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,841 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,104 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 MMA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

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

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