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PL16 BHD

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 164,312 miles on the clock, averaging 18,539 miles per year, above 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 PL16 BHD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
18,539

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,312 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 BHD 36k68k100k132k164k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,312 miles
Since last MOT+55,254 miles
PASS
Mileage109,058 miles
Since last MOT+13,691 miles
PASS
Mileage95,367 miles
Since last MOT+23,273 miles
PASS
Mileage72,094 miles
Since last MOT+15,152 miles
PASS
Mileage56,942 miles
Since last MOT+20,695 miles
PASS
Mileage36,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,247 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

RegistrationPL16 BHD
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 BHD

What car is PL16 BHD?

PL16 BHD is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 BHD?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 BHD was 164,312 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 BHD passed its MOT?

PL16 BHD has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2026.

Is PL16 BHD ULEZ compliant?

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

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