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VK11 YFJ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,801 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 49,683 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,796 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 16,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all blades leave lines

Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,253 miles

N/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge, almost to cord.

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge, almost to cord

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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VK11 YFJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK11 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 YFJ registered?

VK11 YFJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is VK11 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 YFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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