2016 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · LK16 LBJ
2016 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 98,154 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK16 LBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 98,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK16 LBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (LK16 LBJ) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
LK16 LBJ Mileage History
- 23/02/202485,856 mi
- 28/02/202590,334 mi+4,478 mi
- 10/03/202590,392 mi+58 mi
- 02/03/202698,153 mi+7,761 mi
- 03/03/202698,154 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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