2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · PL16 BHD
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 164,312 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL16 BHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 164,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL16 BHD 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 (PL16 BHD) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PL16 BHD Mileage History
- 10/11/202272,094 mi
- 14/11/202395,367 mi+23,273 mi
- 21/03/2025109,058 mi+13,691 mi
- 06/06/2026164,312 mi+55,254 mi
- 06/06/2026164,312 mi
Average of roughly 25,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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