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MA16 DFJ

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 79,041 miles on the clock, averaging 7,941 miles per year, around 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 MA16 DFJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,041
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
7,941

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading79,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,325
Average per year7,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA16 DFJ 24k38k52k65k79k '19'26'23

Check MA16 DFJ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage73,716 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage64,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage59,679 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage54,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,461 miles
PASS
Mileage46,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage38,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,582 miles
PASS
Mileage24,338 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

RegistrationMA16 DFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About MA16 DFJ

What car is MA16 DFJ?

MA16 DFJ is an red Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2016.

What is the mileage of MA16 DFJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA16 DFJ was 79,041 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA16 DFJ passed its MOT?

MA16 DFJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.

Is MA16 DFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA16 DFJ 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 MA16 DFJ?

MA16 DFJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.