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YF61 VAM

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VAM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,186 miles

underbody underseal applied

Pass 15 May 2025 113,577 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 97,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in the centre of the tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 83,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump is working but partially blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in the centre of the tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 66,729 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2020 61,321 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 61,321 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 53,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 8 May 2018 45,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 22,823 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,784 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 20,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VAM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF61 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

YF61 VAM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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