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CV11 VFW

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 VFW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 113,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 109,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 95,401 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,549 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and sticker ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,044 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 78,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,152 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 66,152 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever cables possibly incorrectly seated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald surface and remaining 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald surface and remaining 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,990 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,625 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV11 VFW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV11 VFW, 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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CV11 VFW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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