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YT61 YHD

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 YHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,861 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,275 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,927 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,277 miles

All Tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,977 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 YHD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT61 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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