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PL16 BGY

2016 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1496cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1496cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 Diesel 1496cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 48,738 miles on the clock, averaging 5,120 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 PL16 BGY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
48,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,120

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 reading48,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,477
Average per year5,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 BGY 13k22k31k40k49k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage43,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage35,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage28,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage21,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage18,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage17,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage12,582 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 BGY
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1496cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 BGY

What car is PL16 BGY?

PL16 BGY is a grey Mazda 3, diesel (1496cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 BGY?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 BGY was 48,738 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 BGY passed its MOT?

PL16 BGY has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.

Is PL16 BGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 BGY 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 PL16 BGY?

PL16 BGY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.