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 2003 Mazda 3 Petrol 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 122,223 miles on the clock, averaging 12,287 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 URU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 122,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,904 |
| Average per year | 12,287 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 URU |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 URU
What car is SO53 URU?
SO53 URU is an silver Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 URU?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 URU was 122,223 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 URU passed its MOT?
SO53 URU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jan 2015.
Is SO53 URU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 URU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO53 URU?
SO53 URU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.