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WJ11 WZE

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 WZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 102,837 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 96,521 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides suspension drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides suspension drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Oct 2022 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,653 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged and loose

power steering fluid low

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,366 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,375 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,490 miles

offside front tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 9,760 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

undertrays damaged & insecure

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 WZE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZE, 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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WJ11 WZE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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