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FA06 VMO

2006 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 139,974 miles on the clock, averaging 10,706 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for FA06 VMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,706

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,555
Average per year10,706
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA06 VMO 73k89k106k123k140k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage129,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage117,431 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage108,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,252 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage94,742 miles
Since last MOT+13,013 miles
PASS
Mileage81,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage72,591 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mazda 3 models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger (oil supply failure)

Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VMO
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About FA06 VMO

What car is FA06 VMO?

FA06 VMO is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of FA06 VMO?

The last recorded mileage for FA06 VMO was 139,974 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA06 VMO passed its MOT?

FA06 VMO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2015.

Is FA06 VMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA06 VMO 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 FA06 VMO?

FA06 VMO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.