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VU16 DZG

2016 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1496cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1496cc
ColourSilver
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.

At a glance

This 2016 Mazda 3 Diesel 1496cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 53,930 miles on the clock, averaging 4,346 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5L Skyactiv-D engine is known for s5-dptr.

MOT & Mileage History for VU16 DZG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,930
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
4,346

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 reading53,930 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,646
Average per year4,346
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VU16 DZG 24k31k39k46k54k '19'26'22

Check VU16 DZG

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
PASS
Mileage49,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage44,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage40,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage36,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage31,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage27,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage23,532 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VU16 DZG

What car is VU16 DZG?

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

What is the mileage of VU16 DZG?

The last recorded mileage for VU16 DZG was 53,930 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU16 DZG passed its MOT?

VU16 DZG has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is VU16 DZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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