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VU11 WXL

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 WXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 94,160 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 94,160 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,397 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,916 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 58,911 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 54,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,748 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,247 miles

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

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

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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VU11 WXL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU11 WXL, 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 VU11 WXL registered?

VU11 WXL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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