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OW55 RBV

2006 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1349cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1349cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1349cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 174,636 miles on the clock, averaging 5,281 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.3L ZJ-VE engine is known for zj-ve and valve thermal clearances.

MOT & Mileage History for OW55 RBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,636
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2013
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,281

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading174,636 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,155
Average per year5,281
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW55 RBV 132k143k153k164k175k '13'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage166,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage160,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage155,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage152,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,861 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
PASS
Mileage144,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage144,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage137,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage132,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,222 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.

ZJ-VE

Valve thermal clearances (poppet tappets/buckets on intake camshaft actuator, no hydraulic compensators)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 RBV
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1349cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OW55 RBV

What car is OW55 RBV?

OW55 RBV is an grey Mazda 3, petrol (1349cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OW55 RBV?

The last recorded mileage for OW55 RBV was 174,636 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW55 RBV passed its MOT?

OW55 RBV has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2021.

Is OW55 RBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW55 RBV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is OW55 RBV?

OW55 RBV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.