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DV11 ZSW

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 ZSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,974 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 97,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 96,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,952 miles

rear subframe suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 90,546 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 90,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,034 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 79,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,265 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2018 70,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged on outer wall 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged on outer wall and bald on inner edge 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,351 miles

o/s front tyre worn out of shape on inner edge 225/40/18

o/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 41,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,819 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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DV11 ZSW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV11 ZSW, 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 DV11 ZSW registered?

DV11 ZSW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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