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BT11 YNU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,178 mi
Last recorded68,178 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 YNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,728 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 64,688 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 59,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 59,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 53,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 50,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 35,965 miles

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 26 May 2017 29,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 25,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,316 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 12,746 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 12,746 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YNU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BT11 YNU, 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 BT11 YNU registered?

BT11 YNU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is BT11 YNU safe to buy?

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