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EF05 GXW

2005 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourSilver
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 1839cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 13,138 miles on the clock, averaging 445 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 GXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
13,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
445

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading13,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year923
Average per year445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF05 GXW 5k7k9k11k13k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage13,138 miles
Since last MOT+923 miles
PASS
Mileage12,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage10,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage9,765 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
PASS
Mileage9,624 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage9,450 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
PASS
Mileage9,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,067 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
PASS
Mileage8,930 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage8,663 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
PASS
Mileage8,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage6,671 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
PASS
Mileage6,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,394 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
PASS
Mileage6,176 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
PASS
Mileage5,498 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage5,068 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GXW
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 GXW

What car is EF05 GXW?

EF05 GXW is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 GXW?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 GXW was 13,138 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 GXW passed its MOT?

EF05 GXW has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2026.

Is EF05 GXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 GXW 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 EF05 GXW?

EF05 GXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.