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WG11 GVL

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 GVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 87,005 miles

noise on road test

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 82,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 71,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,649 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,428 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,268 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,044 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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WG11 GVL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG11 GVL, 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 WG11 GVL registered?

WG11 GVL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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