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YC61 ZDY

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 ZDY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 65,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,155 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,073 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 19,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 10,671 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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YC61 ZDY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YC61 ZDY, 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 YC61 ZDY registered?

YC61 ZDY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is YC61 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 ZDY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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