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LT11 YCM

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 YCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,298 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 98,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner sills and body slightly corroded

both rear inner sills and body slightly corroded

both rear suspension arms and components slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,801 miles

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

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

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

both front inner sills and body slightly corroded

both rear inner sills and body slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2023 94,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the the limit, strongly advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front inner sills and body slightly corroded

both rear inner sills and body slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills and body slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front sub frame and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

rear sub frame and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,933 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 88,933 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear eye level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,098 miles

Nearside rear parking brake weak

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,400 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear parking brake weak

Parking brake lever high

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,476 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 75,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 24 Feb 2018 70,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,874 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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LT11 YCM 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 81.3%.

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 LT11 YCM, 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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LT11 YCM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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