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LY11 FVX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,656 mi
Last recorded75,656 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 FVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,656 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edges/2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened longitudinal arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small bit of flat metal embedded in the tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edges/2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 72,197 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 64,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,218 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,353 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 44,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 37,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 30,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cracked through to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,087 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 22,495 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,807 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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LY11 FVX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY11 FVX, 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 LY11 FVX registered?

LY11 FVX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is LY11 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 FVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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