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PL16 WAA

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 98,960 miles on the clock, averaging 12,362 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 WAA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,362

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 WAA 21k40k60k79k99k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,960 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage92,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage87,040 miles
Since last MOT+13,018 miles
PASS
Mileage74,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,855 miles
PASS
Mileage63,167 miles
Since last MOT+17,063 miles
PASS
Mileage46,104 miles
Since last MOT+25,601 miles
PASS
Mileage20,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,503 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 WAA
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 WAA

What car is PL16 WAA?

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

What is the mileage of PL16 WAA?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 WAA was 98,960 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 WAA passed its MOT?

PL16 WAA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is PL16 WAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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