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CV05 JBU

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1349cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1349cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 71,031 miles on the clock, averaging 11,385 miles per year, above 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 CV05 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,385

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading71,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,189
Average per year11,385
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV05 JBU 13k28k42k57k71k '08'13'10

Check CV05 JBU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
PASS
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage51,122 miles
Since last MOT+13,695 miles
PASS
Mileage37,427 miles
Since last MOT+13,248 miles
PASS
Mileage24,179 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage13,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,337 miles

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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

RegistrationCV05 JBU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1349cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 JBU

What car is CV05 JBU?

CV05 JBU is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1349cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CV05 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 JBU was 71,031 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 JBU passed its MOT?

CV05 JBU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Mar 2013.

Is CV05 JBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 JBU 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 CV05 JBU?

CV05 JBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.