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YF61 BCV

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 BCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,575 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 66,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,162 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has partial tread separation

Offside Rear tyre has partial tread separation

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,647 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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YF61 BCV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF61 BCV, 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 YF61 BCV registered?

YF61 BCV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is YF61 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 BCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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