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SM55 VVL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 78,556 miles on the clock, averaging 5,404 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 VVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,404

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 VVL 13k29k46k62k79k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,556 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage75,114 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage71,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage69,241 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage62,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage56,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage47,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,730 miles
PASS
Mileage40,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage36,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage31,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage26,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage20,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage12,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VVL
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 VVL

What car is SM55 VVL?

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

What is the mileage of SM55 VVL?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 VVL was 78,556 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 VVL passed its MOT?

SM55 VVL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2020.

Is SM55 VVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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