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BJ11 YXD

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,816 mi
Last recorded122,816 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 122,816 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 122,816 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 110,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,220 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 107,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,131 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 98,128 miles

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,940 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre wall damaged marked yellow 225/45r17

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Plus rear o/s handbrake weak (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 82,461 miles

Offside handbrake may require attention

travell in hand brake lever almost to maximum stop

Fail 22 May 2019 82,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake may require attention

travell in hand brake lever almost to maximum stop

Pass 21 May 2018 74,249 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2017 69,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 60,126 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 May 2015 49,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 39,452 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 YXD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ11 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

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

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