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YC11 XXS

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 XXS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 146,132 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 146,132 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 136,122 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres run off inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 116,819 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres showing signs cracking, - nearside rear on 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,135 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 102,135 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,595 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,734 miles

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 74,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,513 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

YC11 XXS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 XXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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