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YY11 SGZ

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 SGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 104,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,853 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,598 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 91,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 85,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,080 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 81,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 66,851 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 59,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 53,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,626 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has small cut

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,579 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 46,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,752 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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YY11 SGZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY11 SGZ, 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 YY11 SGZ registered?

YY11 SGZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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