Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2016 Mazda 3 Diesel 2184cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 91,158 miles on the clock, averaging 9,001 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.2L Skyactiv-D engine is known for sh-vptr and diesel particulate filter (dpf) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for AO16 VGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 91,158 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,964 |
| Average per year | 9,001 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO16 VGU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2184cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AO16 VGU
What car is AO16 VGU?
AO16 VGU is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (2184cc). First registered in Norwich in 2016.
What is the mileage of AO16 VGU?
The last recorded mileage for AO16 VGU was 91,158 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO16 VGU passed its MOT?
AO16 VGU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.
Is AO16 VGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO16 VGU is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AO16 VGU?
AO16 VGU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.