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YD61 VDM

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VDM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 91,524 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 87,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,652 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,808 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,301 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,706 miles

battery low on power

nail/screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper smearing slightly

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 VDM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

YD61 VDM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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