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SO16 MZW

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 75,541 miles on the clock, averaging 7,265 miles per year, 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 SO16 MZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,541
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
7,265

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

Below average
Latest reading75,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,562
Average per year7,265
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO16 MZW 27k39k51k63k76k '19'26'22

Check SO16 MZW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,541 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage68,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage62,222 miles
Since last MOT+14,009 miles
PASS
Mileage48,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage38,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage33,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage26,628 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

RegistrationSO16 MZW
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SO16 MZW

What car is SO16 MZW?

SO16 MZW is an red Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SO16 MZW?

The last recorded mileage for SO16 MZW was 75,541 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO16 MZW passed its MOT?

SO16 MZW has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is SO16 MZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 MZW 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 SO16 MZW?

SO16 MZW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.