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YD61 VXY

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,074 mi
Last recorded76,074 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,902 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 65,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 65,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread Unevenly Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,766 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,769 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides slightly out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread slightly mis shaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread slightly mis shaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread bald on inner edge. suspected nearly through to cords but still within limits. 205/50 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread slightly mis shaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread bald on inner edge. suspected nearly through to cords but still within limits. 205/50 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread slightly mis shaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,867 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 VXY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

YD61 VXY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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