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VO11 MVW

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 114,638 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 105,297 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 96,874 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 91,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 91,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 82,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 74,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener & Parrot ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 64,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener & Parrot ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,200 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 MVW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

VO11 MVW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VO11 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO11 MVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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