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YT61 CBV

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,558 mi
Last recorded45,558 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 CBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,305 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 42,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 39,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,668 miles

Various Front & Rear suspension & underbody components corroded - None deemed excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Various Front & Rear suspension & underbody components corroded - None deemed excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2022 34,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 33,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 32,199 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 32,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 27,829 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 7,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 7,103 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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YT61 CBV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT61 CBV, 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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YT61 CBV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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