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Y3 JLO

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 JLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 99,508 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 99,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,109 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 94,109 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 89,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,061 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 48,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,118 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edge - 205/50R17

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges, heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,578 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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Y3 JLO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y3 JLO, 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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Y3 JLO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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