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VX11 BHN

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 BHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,868 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 96,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,814 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,294 miles

Damage to tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,266 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,629 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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VX11 BHN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VX11 BHN, 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 VX11 BHN registered?

VX11 BHN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is VX11 BHN safe to buy?

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