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EK16 VTZ

2016 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1496cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1496cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Mx-5 Petrol 1496cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 34,632 miles on the clock, averaging 3,580 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EK16 VTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,632
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,580

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,632 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,661
Average per year3,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK16 VTZ 16k21k25k30k35k '19'24'21

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage29,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage24,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage21,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,227 miles
PASS
Mileage20,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage16,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,017 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1496cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EK16 VTZ

What car is EK16 VTZ?

EK16 VTZ is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1496cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EK16 VTZ?

The last recorded mileage for EK16 VTZ was 34,632 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK16 VTZ passed its MOT?

EK16 VTZ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2024.

Is EK16 VTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK16 VTZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EK16 VTZ?

EK16 VTZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.