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YD61 LCU

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 LCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 148,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 148,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,874 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 140,874 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,854 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

CHASSIS RUSTY

CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,630 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,314 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,307 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 887,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge (uneven tread wear)

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 LCU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

YD61 LCU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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