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YH11 YSY

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 YSY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 99,780 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,754 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 95,754 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,356 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 90,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 78,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,447 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,208 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,241 miles

Engine light on

Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,540 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

a few scratch marks around body

both front discs have a lip

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,540 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

a few scratch marks around body

both front discs have a lip

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,821 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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YH11 YSY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YH11 YSY, 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 YH11 YSY registered?

YH11 YSY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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