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KY61 YXP

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,094 mi
Last recorded106,094 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 YXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 106,094 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 106,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,723 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear across treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,864 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear treads to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,934 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rears in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,934 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rears in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,997 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 85,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges & sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 71,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,599 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 27,646 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,274 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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KY61 YXP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY61 YXP, 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 KY61 YXP registered?

KY61 YXP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is KY61 YXP safe to buy?

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