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CE05 VDL

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 3 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 131,297 miles on the clock, averaging 8,253 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE05 VDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,253

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,297 miles
Reading date
Miles last year111
Average per year8,253
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE05 VDL 24k51k77k104k131k '08'21'16

Check CE05 VDL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,297 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage123,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage117,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage110,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,319 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage101,931 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage93,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage84,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage74,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage65,850 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage57,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage50,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage42,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,955 miles
PASS
Mileage32,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage23,603 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VDL
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CE05 VDL

What car is CE05 VDL?

CE05 VDL is a red Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CE05 VDL?

The last recorded mileage for CE05 VDL was 131,297 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE05 VDL passed its MOT?

CE05 VDL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2021.

Is CE05 VDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE05 VDL 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 CE05 VDL?

CE05 VDL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.