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OV56 SZN

2006 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 111,830 miles on the clock, averaging 5,755 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for OV56 SZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,755

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,830 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,494
Average per year5,755
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV56 SZN 72k82k92k102k112k '09'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage108,336 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage101,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage97,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage91,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage85,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage80,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,416 miles
PASS
Mileage72,411 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

RegistrationOV56 SZN
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OV56 SZN

What car is OV56 SZN?

OV56 SZN is an black Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OV56 SZN?

The last recorded mileage for OV56 SZN was 111,830 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV56 SZN passed its MOT?

OV56 SZN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2016.

Is OV56 SZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV56 SZN 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 OV56 SZN?

OV56 SZN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.