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YD11 GCU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,630 mi
Last recorded144,630 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 GCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,630 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 144,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 132,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,388 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,750 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,668 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,212 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,713 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,387 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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YD11 GCU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD11 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD11 GCU registered?

YD11 GCU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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