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 2184cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 75,385 miles on the clock, averaging 6,389 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.2L Skyactiv-D engine is known for sh-vptr and diesel particulate filter (dpf) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for PL16 BHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 40 |
| Average per year | 6,389 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL16 BHJ |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2184cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About PL16 BHJ
What car is PL16 BHJ?
PL16 BHJ is a grey Mazda 3, diesel (2184cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.
What is the mileage of PL16 BHJ?
The last recorded mileage for PL16 BHJ was 75,385 miles, recorded on 18 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL16 BHJ passed its MOT?
PL16 BHJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2026.
Is PL16 BHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 BHJ 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 BHJ?
PL16 BHJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.