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YG11 OFJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,765 mi
Last recorded133,765 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 OFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 133,765 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2024 133,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 133,718 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,496 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 127,293 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,922 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 123,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

check tracking

under tray preventing inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

check tracking

under tray preventing inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 114,284 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,759 miles

emissions undetectable with smoke tester

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,570 miles

Wiperblades leaving lines.

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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YG11 OFJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YG11 OFJ, 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 YG11 OFJ registered?

YG11 OFJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is YG11 OFJ safe to buy?

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