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VU16 DXT

2016 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1496cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1496cc
ColourRed
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.

MOT & Mileage History for VU16 DXT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,844

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 reading50,463 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU16 DXT 23k30k37k44k50k '19'26'23

Check VU16 DXT

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,463 miles
Since last MOT+14,752 miles
PASS
Mileage35,711 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
PASS
Mileage35,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
PASS
Mileage33,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage31,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage29,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage26,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,947 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage25,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage22,767 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,754 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 DXT
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1496cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About VU16 DXT

What car is VU16 DXT?

VU16 DXT is a red Mazda 3, diesel (1496cc). First registered in Worcester in 2016.

What is the mileage of VU16 DXT?

The last recorded mileage for VU16 DXT was 50,463 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU16 DXT passed its MOT?

VU16 DXT has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is VU16 DXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU16 DXT 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 VU16 DXT?

VU16 DXT is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.