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EX05 DFE

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 3 Petrol 1598cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 30,183 miles on the clock, averaging 5,568 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 DFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
30,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
5,568

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading30,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,835
Average per year5,568
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX05 DFE 13k18k22k26k30k '08'11'10

Check EX05 DFE

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage30,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage23,348 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage18,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage13,397 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DFE
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 DFE

What car is EX05 DFE?

EX05 DFE is an silver Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 DFE?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 DFE was 30,183 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 DFE passed its MOT?

EX05 DFE has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Apr 2011.

Is EX05 DFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 DFE 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 EX05 DFE?

EX05 DFE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.