Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 171,966 miles on the clock, averaging 7,317 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 OY56 UHJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 171,966 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,893 |
| Average per year | 7,317 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OY56 UHJ |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1560cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OY56 UHJ
What car is OY56 UHJ?
OY56 UHJ is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OY56 UHJ?
The last recorded mileage for OY56 UHJ was 171,966 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY56 UHJ passed its MOT?
OY56 UHJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2025.
Is OY56 UHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 UHJ 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 OY56 UHJ?
OY56 UHJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.