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LY11 FVZ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,128 mi
Last recorded178,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 FVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 178,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 167,448 miles

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

Handbrake lever slight reserve travel

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2023 144,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 79,223 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,949 miles

Nearside Front slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2018 56,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,714 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,905 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 FVZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LY11 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY11 FVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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