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WJ11 ZLZ

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,641 mi
Last recorded136,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 ZLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 136,641 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 136,628 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,060 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

hi level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,060 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

hi level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jun 2023 112,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,609 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 102,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,725 miles

dpf light on

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2020 84,430 miles

dpf light flashing

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Fail 29 May 2020 84,430 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

dpf light flashing

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 31 May 2019 73,131 miles

Battery is slow at starting car

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Nearside and offside front bottom ball joints worn

Pass 25 May 2018 61,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge, meets pass criteria

Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge, meets pass criteria

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has pice rubber missing from outer side wall (kerbed)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,285 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

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 ZLZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

WJ11 ZLZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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