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VO11 NCV

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 NCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 119,456 miles

head lamp lens cloudy

rear suspension components corroded

some corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2025 119,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

head lamp lens cloudy

rear suspension components corroded

some corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,773 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 107,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,041 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f outer door handle in poor condition

slight roughness felt through o/s/f when spun

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,813 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint gator heavily cracked

rear springs corroded

slight roughness felt through o/s/f when spun

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 45,652 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 39,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 17,118 miles

power steering fluid level just above minimum mark

Fail 5 Mar 2016 17,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering fluid level just above minimum mark

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 11,384 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 NCV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

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

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