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VU16 DZX

2016 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1496cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1496cc
ColourGrey
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 DZX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,959

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,116
Average per year12,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU16 DZX 35k56k76k97k118k '19'25'22

Check VU16 DZX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,673 miles
Since last MOT+25,116 miles
PASS
Mileage92,557 miles
Since last MOT+17,443 miles
PASS
Mileage75,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,678 miles
PASS
Mileage61,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage56,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage48,669 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,668 miles
Since last MOT+864 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,548 miles
PASS
Mileage35,256 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VU16 DZX

What car is VU16 DZX?

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

What is the mileage of VU16 DZX?

The last recorded mileage for VU16 DZX was 117,673 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU16 DZX passed its MOT?

VU16 DZX has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2025.

Is VU16 DZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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