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WJ11 WZU

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,956 mi
Last recorded142,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 WZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 142,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 142,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 129,922 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 129,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,071 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,599 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,235 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,388 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 WZU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

WJ11 WZU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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