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YT11 VYS

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 VYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,390 miles

Front tyres slight wearing on inner edges

rear subframe /suspension/ front subframe getting rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,426 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ALL 4 WHEELS SERVICE USE COPPER GREASE ON ALL BRAKE UNEVEN WEAR DO BEFORE NEXT YEAR SCORED BRAKES SLIGHT SERVICE ALL 4 (1.2.1 (c))

UNDER BODY ALL VERY RUSTY THROUGH OUT ALL SPRINGS SUP ANCHOR POINTS SPRING RADIUS ARMES AND SUB FRAME FLOOS SILLS CHASSI POWER WAX OFF WAX OIL GREASE ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES STRONG ADVISE THROUGH OUT

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,226 miles

wax oil needed

Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,874 miles

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

wax oil needed

Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,874 miles

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

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

wax oil needed

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,881 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 44,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,504 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT11 VYS 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 86.7%.

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 YT11 VYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT11 VYS registered?

YT11 VYS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is YT11 VYS safe to buy?

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