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YH61 FGJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 FGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rubber small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

showing signs of corrosion front/rear sub frames

Fail 12 Feb 2026 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rubber small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

showing signs of corrosion front/rear sub frames

Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

near side rear tyre is worn unevenly ( stepped ) on inner edges ok at present.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,018 miles

nsr and osr anti roll bar ball joint has slight play, ok at present.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 62,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 62,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,370 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 57,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edges worn down to 2mm over the rest of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,774 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 FGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YH61 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH61 FGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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