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SO55 ETA

2005 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
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 Mx-5 Petrol 1798cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 79,596 miles on the clock, averaging 2,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO55 ETA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,193
Average per year2,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO55 ETA 33k44k56k68k80k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage78,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage77,042 miles
Since last MOT+660 miles
PASS
Mileage76,382 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage76,048 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,045 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage75,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,301 miles
PASS
Mileage74,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage73,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,219 miles
PASS
Mileage72,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,084 miles
PASS
Mileage70,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage67,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage65,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage59,661 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage56,311 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage50,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage45,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage39,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage32,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 ETA
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SO55 ETA

What car is SO55 ETA?

SO55 ETA is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO55 ETA?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 ETA was 79,596 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 ETA passed its MOT?

SO55 ETA has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is SO55 ETA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 ETA 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 ETA?

SO55 ETA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.