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126,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody underseal applied
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under body corroded
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted unable t check items
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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