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EX05 VCL

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 107,303 miles on the clock, averaging 8,365 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 VCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,365

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,072
Average per year8,365
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX05 VCL 28k48k68k88k107k '08'17'13

Check EX05 VCL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,303 miles
Since last MOT+15,072 miles
PASS
Mileage92,231 miles
Since last MOT+12,775 miles
PASS
Mileage79,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage74,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage67,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage62,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage55,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage50,075 miles
Since last MOT+11,585 miles
PASS
Mileage38,490 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage28,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX05 VCL

What car is EX05 VCL?

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

What is the mileage of EX05 VCL?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 VCL was 107,303 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 VCL passed its MOT?

EX05 VCL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Aug 2017.

Is EX05 VCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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