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 Petrol 1998cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 98,659 miles on the clock, averaging 12,342 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 SL16 VUF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 98,659 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,261 |
| Average per year | 12,342 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)
Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL16 VUF |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SL16 VUF
What car is SL16 VUF?
SL16 VUF is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SL16 VUF?
The last recorded mileage for SL16 VUF was 98,659 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL16 VUF passed its MOT?
SL16 VUF has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.
Is SL16 VUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 VUF 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 SL16 VUF?
SL16 VUF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.