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BV61 YXY

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,606 mi
Last recorded111,606 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 YXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,606 miles

Extensive corrosion under body front - to - rear but not excessive

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view Mirror Glass Poor Condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,971 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken, exhaust secure

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 18 Sep 2023 106,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,902 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 96,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,707 miles

front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,707 miles

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

front tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,839 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of true and n/s/rear tyre on legal limit. 225/40r18xl

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,613 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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BV61 YXY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc 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 BV61 YXY, 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 BV61 YXY registered?

BV61 YXY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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