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YH61 FGF

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,255 mi
Last recorded76,255 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 FGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 76,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light reflector missing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 63,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light reflector missing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,256 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 57,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 53,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,557 miles

Undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 40,844 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,969 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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YH61 FGF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH61 FGF, 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 YH61 FGF registered?

YH61 FGF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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