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AY11 WUM

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WUM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 116,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 108,138 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 108,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,944 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 97,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 88,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,460 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 79,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides, (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,648 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 69,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2020 60,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 60,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,384 miles

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

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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AY11 WUM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AY11 WUM, 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 AY11 WUM registered?

AY11 WUM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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