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LX16 XEP

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 59,979 miles on the clock, averaging 5,240 miles per year, below 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 LX16 XEP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,240

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

Below average
Latest reading59,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,970
Average per year5,240
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX16 XEP 22k32k41k51k60k '19'26'23

Check LX16 XEP

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage56,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage51,188 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage45,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage40,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage35,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage30,709 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage22,123 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

RegistrationLX16 XEP
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About LX16 XEP

What car is LX16 XEP?

LX16 XEP is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2016.

What is the mileage of LX16 XEP?

The last recorded mileage for LX16 XEP was 59,979 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX16 XEP passed its MOT?

LX16 XEP has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is LX16 XEP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX16 XEP 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 LX16 XEP?

LX16 XEP is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.