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YG11 YLS

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 YLS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,069 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 101,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,404 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,121 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,571 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,678 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,306 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,306 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 YLS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG11 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

YG11 YLS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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