2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · LN16 VBK
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 25,290 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN16 VBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 25,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LN16 VBK 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 (LN16 VBK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LN16 VBK Mileage History
- 24/08/202317,430 mi
- 24/08/202317,430 mi
- 14/08/202419,138 mi+1,708 mi
- 22/08/202522,540 mi+3,402 mi
- 13/08/202625,290 mi+2,750 mi
Average of roughly 2,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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