Vehicle summary
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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 79,449 miles on the clock, averaging 5,965 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5L Skyactiv-D engine is known for s5-dptr.
MOT & Mileage History for OV16 VAD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,449 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,965 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV16 VAD |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1496cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About OV16 VAD
What car is OV16 VAD?
OV16 VAD is an red Mazda 3, diesel (1496cc). First registered in Oxford in 2016.
What is the mileage of OV16 VAD?
The last recorded mileage for OV16 VAD was 79,449 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV16 VAD passed its MOT?
OV16 VAD has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.
Is OV16 VAD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV16 VAD 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 OV16 VAD?
OV16 VAD is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.