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EX16 YRL

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
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 3 Petrol 1998cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 47,616 miles on the clock, averaging 10,953 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine is known for pe-vps (2.0l skyactiv-g).

MOT & Mileage History for EX16 YRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
10,953

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading47,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year58
Average per year10,953
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX16 YRL 26k31k37k42k48k '19'21'21

Check EX16 YRL

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,616 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage40,020 miles
Since last MOT+14,298 miles
PASS
Mileage25,722 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mazda 3 models (2013–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)

Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 YRL
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EX16 YRL

What car is EX16 YRL?

EX16 YRL is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EX16 YRL?

The last recorded mileage for EX16 YRL was 47,616 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX16 YRL passed its MOT?

EX16 YRL has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Mar 2021.

Is EX16 YRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX16 YRL 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 EX16 YRL?

EX16 YRL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.