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SM55 VUV

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 71,480 miles on the clock, averaging 2,644 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 VUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,644

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year2,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 VUV 26k37k49k60k71k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,480 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,466 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage70,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage69,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage65,966 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage58,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage52,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage50,173 miles
Since last MOT+1,349 miles
PASS
Mileage48,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage46,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage41,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
PASS
Mileage37,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage34,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage30,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage25,982 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VUV
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 VUV

What car is SM55 VUV?

SM55 VUV is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 VUV?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 VUV was 71,480 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 VUV passed its MOT?

SM55 VUV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is SM55 VUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 VUV 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 SM55 VUV?

SM55 VUV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.