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VO11 MXS

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,770 mi
Last recorded187,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MXS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 187,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,982 miles

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

heat sheild loose

Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,982 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge and has cut (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

heat sheild loose

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body damage to osf door (no sharp edges)

emissions to clean for reading

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly disrorted

o/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

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 MXS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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