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CU16 XBS

2016 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1496cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1496cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1496cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 111,331 miles on the clock, averaging 11,421 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5L Skyactiv-D engine is known for s5-dptr.

MOT & Mileage History for CU16 XBS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,421

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,331 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,068
Average per year11,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU16 XBS 27k48k69k90k111k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,331 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage104,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,740 miles
PASS
Mileage90,523 miles
Since last MOT+23,281 miles
PASS
Mileage67,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage57,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,576 miles
PASS
Mileage46,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage36,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,715 miles
PASS
Mileage27,026 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

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S5-DPTR

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XBS
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1496cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About CU16 XBS

What car is CU16 XBS?

CU16 XBS is a red Mazda 3, diesel (1496cc). First registered in Swansea in 2016.

What is the mileage of CU16 XBS?

The last recorded mileage for CU16 XBS was 111,331 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU16 XBS passed its MOT?

CU16 XBS has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is CU16 XBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU16 XBS 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 CU16 XBS?

CU16 XBS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.