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YF11 FMO

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,221 mi
Last recorded219,221 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 FMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 219,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension axle is corroded but not excessive

Pass 25 Nov 2021 212,560 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 207,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 183,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

There is an internal fault in the parking brake mechanism in the rear n/s caliper

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s and n/s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 183,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

There is an internal fault in the parking brake mechanism in the rear n/s caliper

Pass 23 May 2018 160,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper defective ,causing handbrake long travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 May 2018 160,467 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper defective ,causing handbrake long travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper defective ,causing handbrake long travel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 113,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YF11 FMO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF11 FMO, 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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YF11 FMO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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