2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · VN16 MFK
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2016. Recorded mileage 28,464 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN16 MFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 28,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VN16 MFK 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 (VN16 MFK) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN16 MFK Mileage History
- 18/05/202323,323 mi
- 01/05/202425,974 mi+2,651 mi
- 01/05/202425,977 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/202528,461 mi+2,484 mi
- 16/05/202528,464 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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