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MF61 YFU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 YFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 72,321 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and dash cam ()

Fail 8 Feb 2025 72,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and dash cam ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 29,979 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meet pass criteria, advise replacing ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 20,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 11,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread area

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 30 Aug 2016 5,149 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 4,620 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 4,620 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 3,718 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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MF61 YFU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF61 YFU, 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 MF61 YFU registered?

MF61 YFU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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