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YF11 BDZ

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,430 mi
Last recorded122,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 BDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,430 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 113,876 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2025 113,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 101,647 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion all over

Fail 24 Jun 2023 101,647 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

under vehicle corrosion all over

Pass 11 Jun 2022 95,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 87,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,175 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2018 71,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,856 miles

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

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Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,256 miles

center upper stop light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2014 31,798 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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YF11 BDZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF11 BDZ, 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 YF11 BDZ registered?

YF11 BDZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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