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OY55 LXB

2005 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
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 2005 Mazda 3 Diesel 1560cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 114,838 miles on the clock, averaging 9,749 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 OY55 LXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,749

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,838 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 LXB 30k51k72k94k115k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,838 miles
Since last MOT+10,926 miles
PASS
Mileage103,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,912 miles
Since last MOT+18,160 miles
PASS
Mileage85,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage80,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,002 miles
PASS
Mileage70,947 miles
Since last MOT+13,616 miles
PASS
Mileage57,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage50,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage47,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage41,189 miles
Since last MOT+11,263 miles
PASS
Mileage29,926 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

RegistrationOY55 LXB
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 LXB

What car is OY55 LXB?

OY55 LXB is an red Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 LXB?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 LXB was 114,838 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 LXB passed its MOT?

OY55 LXB has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.

Is OY55 LXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 LXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY55 LXB?

OY55 LXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.