Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Mazda 3 Diesel 1560cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 131,005 miles on the clock, averaging 8,061 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).
MOT & Mileage History for AO56 DHC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,005 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,562 |
| Average per year | 8,061 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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Turbocharger (oil supply failure)
Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO56 DHC |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1560cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AO56 DHC
What car is AO56 DHC?
AO56 DHC is an silver Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AO56 DHC?
The last recorded mileage for AO56 DHC was 131,005 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO56 DHC passed its MOT?
AO56 DHC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 Aug 2021.
Is AO56 DHC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO56 DHC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AO56 DHC?
AO56 DHC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.