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YD61 VXO

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,518 mi
Last recorded128,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VXO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 114,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail slightly leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,018 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 97,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,692 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,201 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading just met requirements

Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,201 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake reading just met requirements

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,021 miles

both front tyres are perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,540 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,031 miles

Offside Front wiper split at end

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,631 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,624 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 42,624 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,827 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit and worn out of shape

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,784 miles

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 VXO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

YD61 VXO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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