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YY56 HCJ

2006 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 120,223 miles on the clock, averaging 8,297 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for YY56 HCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,297

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,223 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,646
Average per year8,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY56 HCJ 29k52k75k97k120k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage116,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage112,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage108,212 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage103,490 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage97,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage92,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage89,717 miles
Since last MOT+13,627 miles
PASS
Mileage76,090 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage66,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,427 miles
Since last MOT+15,675 miles
PASS
Mileage50,752 miles
Since last MOT+21,937 miles
PASS
Mileage28,815 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.

Turbocharger (oil supply failure)

Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 HCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YY56 HCJ

What car is YY56 HCJ?

YY56 HCJ is a silver Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Beverley in 2006.

What is the mileage of YY56 HCJ?

The last recorded mileage for YY56 HCJ was 120,223 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY56 HCJ passed its MOT?

YY56 HCJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2020.

Is YY56 HCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY56 HCJ 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 YY56 HCJ?

YY56 HCJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.