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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 106,115 miles on the clock, averaging 7,533 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 ELU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 106,115 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,533 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 ELU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 ELU
What car is SO05 ELU?
SO05 ELU is an black Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 ELU?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 ELU was 106,115 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 ELU passed its MOT?
SO05 ELU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2019.
Is SO05 ELU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 ELU 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 SO05 ELU?
SO05 ELU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.