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VO11 MPU

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,558 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2025 114,343 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,290 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine bay trims and under trays fitted, preventing a full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 94,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine bay trims and under trays fitted, preventing a full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,707 miles

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2022 84,707 miles

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,424 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,127 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,273 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 61,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hanger broken off ,big hole (7.1.2)

undershields fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,153 miles

Front pads appear low

Rear both tyres low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

service warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2014 16,840 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 MPU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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