2016 Mazda 3 1.5L Diesel · OE16 SFK
2016 Mazda 3 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 81,224 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OE16 SFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 81,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OE16 SFK Mileage History
- 16/08/202463,249 mi
- 20/08/202463,267 mi+18 mi
- 21/07/202569,156 mi+5,889 mi
- 01/08/202569,309 mi+153 mi
- 11/08/202681,224 mi+11,915 mi
Average of roughly 9,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OE16 SFK 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 (OE16 SFK) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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