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SL56 NBY

2006 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 78,765 miles on the clock, averaging 3,597 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 NBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,587
Average per year3,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 NBY 30k42k54k66k79k '10'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage76,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage74,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,019 miles
Since last MOT+696 miles
PASS
Mileage73,323 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage71,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage63,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage60,306 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage54,446 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage48,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage43,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage37,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage29,610 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 NBY
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 NBY

What car is SL56 NBY?

SL56 NBY is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 NBY?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 NBY was 78,765 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 NBY passed its MOT?

SL56 NBY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 22 Nov 2023.

Is SL56 NBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 NBY 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 SL56 NBY?

SL56 NBY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.