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BV61 YYH

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,706 mi
Last recorded131,706 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 YYH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 131,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 131,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also stepped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 121,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 110,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,286 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 95,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,433 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively W/WIPER WORN/SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively W/BLADE WORN/SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH OUTER EDGES OF TYRE WORN SMOOTH/CENTRE OF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2MM WEAR LEFT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGES ON TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGES ON TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weather cracked on both inner + outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn ,due to tyre been run on low tyre pressure.[also weather cracked] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weather cracked on both inner + outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,893 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weather cracked on both inner + outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn ,due to tyre been run on low tyre pressure.[also weather cracked] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weather cracked on both inner + outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,033 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak FROM ENGINE SUMP AREA,[ALSO HAS ONE RETAINING BOLT MISSING FROM SUMP]. ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,322 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 YYH is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV61 YYH, 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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BV61 YYH is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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