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 1349cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 109,245 miles on the clock, averaging 8,296 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.3L ZJ-VE engine is known for zj-ve and valve thermal clearances.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 ERX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 109,245 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 98 |
| Average per year | 8,296 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
These are the most commonly reported problems on Mazda 3 models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
ZJ-VE
Valve thermal clearances (poppet tappets/buckets on intake camshaft actuator, no hydraulic compensators)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 ERX |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1349cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 ERX
What car is SO55 ERX?
SO55 ERX is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1349cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 ERX?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 ERX was 109,245 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 ERX passed its MOT?
SO55 ERX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2017.
Is SO55 ERX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 ERX 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 SO55 ERX?
SO55 ERX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.