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BV61 YYG

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,254 mi
Last recorded52,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 YYG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,953 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO BOLD INNER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,812 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 2 Nov 2022 25,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 22,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 19,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,875 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 YYG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White 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 YYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 YYG registered?

BV61 YYG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BV61 YYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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