2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · SL16 VNJ
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08/05/2016. Recorded mileage 61,468 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1998cc
SL16 VNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 61,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL16 VNJ Mileage History
- 13/07/202343,580 mi
- 13/07/202450,493 mi+6,913 mi
- 15/07/202556,556 mi+6,063 mi
- 15/07/202556,556 mi
- 15/07/202661,468 mi+4,912 mi
Average of roughly 5,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL16 VNJ 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 (SL16 VNJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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