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YD61 DWC

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,850 mi
Last recorded66,850 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DWC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,715 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,311 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 35,941 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 35,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,805 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,738 miles

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar

unable to carry out full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

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 DWC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD61 DWC, 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 YD61 DWC registered?

YD61 DWC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is YD61 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 DWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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