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YD61 DVU

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,195 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 103,189 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,491 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 94,489 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front +rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,172 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,046 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 45,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 28,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,119 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,962 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,690 miles

Headlight height adjustment reset to position 0 for test.

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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YD61 DVU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YD61 DVU, 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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YD61 DVU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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