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 2005 Mazda 3 Diesel 1560cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 181,327 miles on the clock, averaging 9,515 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 EKM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,327 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,919 |
| Average per year | 9,515 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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Turbocharger (oil supply failure)
Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 EKM |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1560cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 EKM
What car is SO05 EKM?
SO05 EKM is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 EKM?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 EKM was 181,327 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 EKM passed its MOT?
SO05 EKM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Nov 2019.
Is SO05 EKM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 EKM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO05 EKM?
SO05 EKM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.