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YC11 HWZ

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 HWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 115,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,439 miles

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

high level brake light out

Fail 20 Feb 2025 107,369 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light out

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,805 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 92,124 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both steering arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2023 92,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both steering arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,458 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 84,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,355 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reflector incomplete (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reflector incomplete (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,549 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,591 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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YC11 HWZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC11 HWZ, 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 YC11 HWZ registered?

YC11 HWZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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