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RA09 BAB

2016 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1496cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1496cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 76,122 miles on the clock, averaging 7,039 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 RA09 BAB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,039

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,039
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA09 BAB 30k41k53k65k76k '19'25'22

Check RA09 BAB

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,122 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage70,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage64,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage59,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage51,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage45,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,614 miles
Since last MOT+15,747 miles
PASS
Mileage29,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,867 miles

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S5-DPTR

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA09 BAB
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1496cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About RA09 BAB

What car is RA09 BAB?

RA09 BAB is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (1496cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RA09 BAB?

The last recorded mileage for RA09 BAB was 76,122 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA09 BAB passed its MOT?

RA09 BAB has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2025.

Is RA09 BAB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA09 BAB 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 RA09 BAB?

RA09 BAB is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.