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VK11 YFS

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YFS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,093 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 82,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 78,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,943 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,398 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 47,034 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,208 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,538 miles

all blades leave lines

Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,301 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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VK11 YFS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 VK11 YFS, 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 VK11 YFS registered?

VK11 YFS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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