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SY16 RUO

2016 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 40,997 miles on the clock, averaging 2,745 miles per year, well 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 SY16 RUO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
40,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
2,745

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,692
Average per year2,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY16 RUO 22k27k31k36k41k '19'26'23

Check SY16 RUO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage38,305 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage35,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage32,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage29,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage27,429 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage26,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage21,781 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

RegistrationSY16 RUO
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SY16 RUO

What car is SY16 RUO?

SY16 RUO is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Inverness in 2016.

What is the mileage of SY16 RUO?

The last recorded mileage for SY16 RUO was 40,997 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY16 RUO passed its MOT?

SY16 RUO has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is SY16 RUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY16 RUO 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 SY16 RUO?

SY16 RUO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.