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BK11 SDO

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 SDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,280 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,089 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 138,089 miles

Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 132,137 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 122,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,801 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,288 miles

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

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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BK11 SDO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BK11 SDO, 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 BK11 SDO registered?

BK11 SDO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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