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YD61 MHX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,609 mi
Last recorded105,609 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 MHX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,609 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,037 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 101,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,749 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 94,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced sidelight flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced slidelight flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hitting body (6.1.2 (a))

no oil on dipstick

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,060 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers door mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,084 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,545 miles

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 MHX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

YD61 MHX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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