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YC61 ZFG

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 81,736 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 76,212 miles

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened All four sides (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Mechanical components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,191 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 73,191 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,565 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,841 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,613 miles

Nearside Front n/s front wiper torn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 15,310 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 ZFG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZFG, 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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YC61 ZFG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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