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YK11 PZX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,856 mi
Last recorded109,856 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 PZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 108,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,778 miles

advise offside front door and wing slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2025 98,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise offside front door and wing slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,889 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 83,887 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 62,230 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,609 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 50,609 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,486 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 32,486 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 14,070 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 5,392 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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YK11 PZX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK11 PZX, 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 YK11 PZX registered?

YK11 PZX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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