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YF61 VAO

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,465 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 39,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 39,186 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread edgers cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 16,947 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 VAO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF61 VAO?

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What year was YF61 VAO registered?

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

Is YF61 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 VAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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