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PJ16 LFS

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 55,391 miles on the clock, averaging 4,276 miles per year, well 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 PJ16 LFS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,391
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2018
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,391 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ16 LFS 26k33k41k48k55k '18'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage51,530 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage48,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage44,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage38,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage34,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage30,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage29,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,701 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

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PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)

Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 LFS
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PJ16 LFS

What car is PJ16 LFS?

PJ16 LFS is a red Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PJ16 LFS?

The last recorded mileage for PJ16 LFS was 55,391 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ16 LFS passed its MOT?

PJ16 LFS has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2025.

Is PJ16 LFS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ16 LFS 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 PJ16 LFS?

PJ16 LFS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.