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YY11 SKE

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 SKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 89,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,692 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

under car starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,662 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

under car starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,119 miles

under car starting to corrode

Fail 12 Oct 2022 80,119 miles

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

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

under car starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,324 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,893 miles

Exhaust silencer support bracket, starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Tyre has 2.3 mm tread depth, close to legal limit, and wearing on outside edge.

Offside Front Tyre has 2.5 mm tread depth ,close to legal limit, and wearing on outside edge.

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

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,893 miles

Exhaust silencer support bracket, starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Tyre has 2.3 mm tread depth, close to legal limit, and wearing on outside edge.

Offside Front Tyre has 2.5 mm tread depth ,close to legal limit, and wearing on outside edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,612 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 38,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,194 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 23,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,808 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 SKE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SKE, 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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YY11 SKE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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