2016 Mazda 3 1.5L Petrol · OW16 VCT
2016 Mazda 3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 80,991 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW16 VCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 80,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW16 VCT 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 (OW16 VCT) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
OW16 VCT Mileage History
- 18/07/202361,274 mi
- 29/07/202469,810 mi+8,536 mi
- 21/07/202575,972 mi+6,162 mi
- 16/07/202680,991 mi+5,019 mi
- 16/07/202680,991 mi
Average of roughly 6,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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