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PL16 RFK

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 59,889 miles on the clock, averaging 4,449 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 PL16 RFK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,449

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,671
Average per year4,449
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL16 RFK 29k37k45k52k60k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage55,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage48,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage40,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage35,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage29,280 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 RFK
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 RFK

What car is PL16 RFK?

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

What is the mileage of PL16 RFK?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 RFK was 59,889 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 RFK passed its MOT?

PL16 RFK has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is PL16 RFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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