Vehicle summary
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 2184cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 62,153 miles on the clock, averaging 5,822 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.2L Skyactiv-D engine is known for sh-vptr and diesel particulate filter (dpf) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for VU16 XYZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 62,153 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,822 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VU16 XYZ |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2184cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VU — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About VU16 XYZ
What car is VU16 XYZ?
VU16 XYZ is a white Mazda 3, diesel (2184cc). First registered in Worcester in 2016.
What is the mileage of VU16 XYZ?
The last recorded mileage for VU16 XYZ was 62,153 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VU16 XYZ passed its MOT?
VU16 XYZ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jul 2025.
Is VU16 XYZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU16 XYZ 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 XYZ?
VU16 XYZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.