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SA05 NHJ

2005 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
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 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 120,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,600 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 SA05 NHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,600

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,189
Average per year9,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 NHJ 16k42k68k94k121k '08'19'14

Check SA05 NHJ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,562 miles
Since last MOT+20,189 miles
PASS
Mileage100,373 miles
Since last MOT+18,241 miles
PASS
Mileage82,132 miles
Since last MOT+13,140 miles
PASS
Mileage68,992 miles
Since last MOT+12,149 miles
PASS
Mileage56,843 miles
Since last MOT+13,369 miles
PASS
Mileage43,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage34,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,077 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage23,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,174 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage16,162 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

RegistrationSA05 NHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 NHJ

What car is SA05 NHJ?

SA05 NHJ is an grey Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 NHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 NHJ was 120,562 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 NHJ passed its MOT?

SA05 NHJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2019.

Is SA05 NHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 NHJ 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 SA05 NHJ?

SA05 NHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.