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MA06 SFU

2006 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlack
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 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 129,804 miles on the clock, averaging 11,155 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 MA06 SFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,155

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-37
Average per year11,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA06 SFU 67k82k98k114k130k '09'14'11

Check MA06 SFU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,841 miles
Since last MOT+20,392 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,449 miles
Since last MOT+17,559 miles
PASS
Mileage91,890 miles
Since last MOT+15,488 miles
PASS
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,533 miles
PASS
Mileage74,869 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage73,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage66,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,700 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

RegistrationMA06 SFU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About MA06 SFU

What car is MA06 SFU?

MA06 SFU is an black Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MA06 SFU?

The last recorded mileage for MA06 SFU was 129,804 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA06 SFU passed its MOT?

MA06 SFU has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2014.

Is MA06 SFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA06 SFU 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 MA06 SFU?

MA06 SFU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.