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GY56 LDE

2006 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 170,937 miles on the clock, averaging 14,064 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 GY56 LDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,064

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 reading170,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,437
Average per year14,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 LDE 41k73k106k138k171k '09'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage164,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,665 miles
PASS
Mileage152,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage144,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage135,768 miles
Since last MOT+14,331 miles
PASS
Mileage121,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,437 miles
Since last MOT+17,921 miles
PASS
Mileage103,516 miles
Since last MOT+19,855 miles
PASS
Mileage83,661 miles
Since last MOT+22,792 miles
PASS
Mileage60,869 miles
Since last MOT+20,116 miles
PASS
Mileage40,753 miles

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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

RegistrationGY56 LDE
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 LDE

What car is GY56 LDE?

GY56 LDE is a blue Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 LDE?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 LDE was 170,937 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 LDE passed its MOT?

GY56 LDE has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Dec 2018.

Is GY56 LDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 LDE 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 GY56 LDE?

GY56 LDE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.