Vehicle summary
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 2014 Mazda 3 Diesel 2184cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 95,241 miles on the clock, averaging 5,676 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.2L Skyactiv-D engine is known for sh-vptr and diesel particulate filter (dpf) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for SM14 APU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,241 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,495 |
| Average per year | 5,676 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM14 APU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2184cc |
| Year | 2014 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 14 — March 2014 to August 2014 |
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About SM14 APU
What car is SM14 APU?
SM14 APU is an red Mazda 3, diesel (2184cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2014.
What is the mileage of SM14 APU?
The last recorded mileage for SM14 APU was 95,241 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM14 APU passed its MOT?
SM14 APU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.
Is SM14 APU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM14 APU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2014, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM14 APU?
SM14 APU is approximately 12 years old. Age identifier 14 means registered between 1 March 2014 and 31 August 2014.