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VU11 XYV

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,207 mi
Last recorded50,207 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 XYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,207 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 46,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,381 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,364 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has metal in tread

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,694 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,592 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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VU11 XYV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU11 XYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU11 XYV registered?

VU11 XYV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is VU11 XYV safe to buy?

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