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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 77,422 miles on the clock, averaging 5,914 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 VAY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,422 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,914 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV16 VAY |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 VAY
What car is OV16 VAY?
OV16 VAY is an grey Mazda 3, diesel (1496cc). First registered in Oxford in 2016.
What is the mileage of OV16 VAY?
The last recorded mileage for OV16 VAY was 77,422 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV16 VAY passed its MOT?
OV16 VAY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.
Is OV16 VAY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV16 VAY 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 VAY?
OV16 VAY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.