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WJ11 ZLX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,664 mi
Last recorded51,664 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 ZLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,664 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on tread outer edges 205/50x17

Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,403 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 36,883 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,666 miles

a/c rad in poor condition

all suspension corroded

sump corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,860 miles

all suspension corroded

n/s mirror damaged

rear tyres stepping on both sides

Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,564 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,024 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 19,630 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 ZLX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

WJ11 ZLX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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