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FN11 YVC

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,344 mi
Last recorded183,344 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 YVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 183,344 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 174,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 167,951 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 162,164 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 93 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 158,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 93 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,108 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 155,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 146,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 138,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 131,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,509 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,040 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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FN11 YVC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FN11 YVC, 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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FN11 YVC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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