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WJ11 PZP

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,986 mi
Last recorded82,986 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 PZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 82,986 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,772 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 62,772 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,058 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,020 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,531 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 45,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,833 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,377 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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WJ11 PZP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ11 PZP, 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 WJ11 PZP registered?

WJ11 PZP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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