2016 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · YJ16 CTW
2016 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 48,246 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ16 CTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 48,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ16 CTW 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 (YJ16 CTW) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ16 CTW Mileage History
- 28/07/202233,775 mi
- 16/08/202338,025 mi+4,250 mi
- 14/08/202442,871 mi+4,846 mi
- 07/08/202548,246 mi+5,375 mi
- 07/08/202548,246 mi
Average of roughly 4,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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