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BT11 YMZ

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 YMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,710 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 60,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 58,782 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear quarter panel between wheel arch and back panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower patches of surface rust on under body and some suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear Quarter has some damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,330 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner quater panel has damage repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 53,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner quater panel has damage repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,924 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 45,126 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 45,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,830 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 40,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 35,745 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,560 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 22,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,941 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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BT11 YMZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 BT11 YMZ, 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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BT11 YMZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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