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SL16 YHU

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 68,969 miles on the clock, averaging 8,296 miles per year, around 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 YHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2019
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,296

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading68,969 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,296
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL16 YHU 16k29k43k56k69k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage59,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage55,266 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,435 miles
PASS
Mileage42,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage34,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage26,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage16,293 miles

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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

RegistrationSL16 YHU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SL16 YHU

What car is SL16 YHU?

SL16 YHU is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SL16 YHU?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 YHU was 68,969 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 YHU passed its MOT?

SL16 YHU has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is SL16 YHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 YHU 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 YHU?

SL16 YHU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.