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HG11 YLB

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 YLB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,508 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low?

Fail 25 Apr 2022 53,501 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake pads look low?

Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,453 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,825 miles

Engine oil level low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,656 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,947 miles

Both rear tyre tread perishing

Front wipers split

Nearside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 4,513 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 4,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HG11 YLB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 HG11 YLB, 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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HG11 YLB is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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