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SL05 PPX

2005 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlack
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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 109,567 miles on the clock, averaging 9,746 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 SL05 PPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,746

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading109,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,744
Average per year9,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 PPX 31k51k70k90k110k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage104,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage95,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,639 miles
Since last MOT+13,914 miles
PASS
Mileage74,725 miles
Since last MOT+12,700 miles
PASS
Mileage62,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage53,065 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,065 miles
Since last MOT+14,506 miles
PASS
Mileage40,559 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage31,326 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

RegistrationSL05 PPX
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 PPX

What car is SL05 PPX?

SL05 PPX is an black Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 PPX?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 PPX was 109,567 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 PPX passed its MOT?

SL05 PPX has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2016.

Is SL05 PPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 PPX 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 SL05 PPX?

SL05 PPX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.