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CV11 VGC

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,083 mi
Last recorded124,083 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 VGC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 124,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened One that spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened One that spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension is corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar is Badly corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all covered in surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 117,023 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all covered in surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,586 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

under sealed

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,164 miles

under sealed

Fail 4 Oct 2021 103,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under sealed

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on all suspension components front and rear

Pass 3 May 2019 83,502 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 71,278 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,874 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,975 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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CV11 VGC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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