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VU16 XVB

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 XVB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,780

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading97,664 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,780
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VU16 XVB 29k46k63k81k98k '19'26'23

Check VU16 XVB

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,664 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage85,449 miles
Since last MOT+11,942 miles
PASS
Mileage73,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage65,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,117 miles
PASS
Mileage54,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage46,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage40,063 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage29,221 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XVB
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 XVB

What car is VU16 XVB?

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

What is the mileage of VU16 XVB?

The last recorded mileage for VU16 XVB was 97,664 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU16 XVB passed its MOT?

VU16 XVB has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is VU16 XVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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