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FL61 YTU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 YTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 96,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 88,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 81,453 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 81,453 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and Rear (All four) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens has water ingress and cracked

Passenger side doors damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 72,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens has water ingress and cracked

Passenger side doors damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,309 miles

OIL LEVEL MINIMUM (ADD 1LTR) ALSO SLIGHT ENGINE KNOCK

Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL MINIMUM (ADD 1LTR) ALSO SLIGHT ENGINE KNOCK

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,145 miles

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,421 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,590 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine man light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,451 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 37,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL61 YTU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL61 YTU, 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 FL61 YTU registered?

FL61 YTU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FL61 YTU safe to buy?

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