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BJ11 YWS

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,793 mi
Last recorded60,793 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 YWS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,793 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2024 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 57,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,159 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Aug 2023 54,159 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,997 miles

Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,056 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking on treads

o/s/r handbrake low effort

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 41,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,646 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 31,393 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 25,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,976 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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BJ11 YWS 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 85.7%.

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 BJ11 YWS, 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 BJ11 YWS registered?

BJ11 YWS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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