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SM05 GYJ

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1349cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1349cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1349cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 97,137 miles on the clock, averaging 8,538 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.3L ZJ-VE engine is known for zj-ve and valve thermal clearances.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 GYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,538

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,514
Average per year8,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 GYJ 43k57k70k84k97k '08'14'12

Check SM05 GYJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,514 miles
PASS
Mileage85,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,632 miles
PASS
Mileage72,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage66,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage60,088 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage51,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage43,093 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.

ZJ-VE

Valve thermal clearances (poppet tappets/buckets on intake camshaft actuator, no hydraulic compensators)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 GYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1349cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 GYJ

What car is SM05 GYJ?

SM05 GYJ is an silver Mazda 3, petrol (1349cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 GYJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 GYJ was 97,137 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 GYJ passed its MOT?

SM05 GYJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2014.

Is SM05 GYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 GYJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 GYJ?

SM05 GYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.