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YD11 GDV

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,193 mi
Last recorded154,193 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 GDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,193 miles

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 147,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 133,891 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 133,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 127,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 119,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres starting to crack

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,861 miles

Engine cover & trays are fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,271 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

ITEMS PRE TEST

ITEMS PRE TREST

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + AGE CRACKED IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE - AGE CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

ITEMS PRE TEST

ITEMS PRE TREST

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + AGE CRACKED IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE - AGE CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,247 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,247 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,703 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 GDV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GDV, 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 YD11 GDV registered?

YD11 GDV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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