2016 Mazda 3 1.5L Petrol · LO16 EVT
2016 Mazda 3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2016. Recorded mileage 49,401 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO16 EVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 49,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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LO16 EVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (LO16 EVT) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
LO16 EVT Mileage History
- 11/05/202240,078 mi
- 03/10/202343,309 mi+3,231 mi
- 24/10/202446,116 mi+2,807 mi
- 17/10/202549,401 mi+3,285 mi
Average of roughly 2,713 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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