MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear axle corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexible section worn/ deteriorated
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to the legal limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped in tread / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexible section worn/ deteriorated
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to the legal limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped in tread / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK11 YFM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 VK11 YFM, 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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VK11 YFM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2011.
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