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YX61 YJB

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,836 mi
Last recorded38,836 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 YJB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,086 miles

accident damage to the o/s/r causing slight sharp edges

both the front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

the plastic engine tray cover is missing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,285 miles

the p.a.s fluid is low

the rear bumper has accident damage to it causing slight sharp edges

Fail 8 Oct 2018 33,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

the p.a.s fluid is low

the rear bumper has accident damage to it causing slight sharp edges

this car has a braking issue possibly with one of the rear calipers as it has very little effort on the n/s/r and it has reserve travel failure

Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades smearing across screen slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,971 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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YX61 YJB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX61 YJB, 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 YX61 YJB registered?

YX61 YJB is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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