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SM55 VXL

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 70,590 miles on the clock, averaging 4,869 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 VXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,869

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,817
Average per year4,869
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM55 VXL 27k38k49k60k71k '08'17'13

Check SM55 VXL

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage64,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage60,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage56,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage52,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage49,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage45,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage41,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage34,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage26,947 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,945 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VXL
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 VXL

What car is SM55 VXL?

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

What is the mileage of SM55 VXL?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 VXL was 70,590 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 VXL passed its MOT?

SM55 VXL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2017.

Is SM55 VXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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