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EX05 VCM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 125,612 miles on the clock, averaging 7,541 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 VCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,541

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 reading125,612 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 VCM 18k45k72k99k126k '08'22'15

Check EX05 VCM

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage121,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage116,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage112,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage108,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage99,539 miles
Since last MOT+13,921 miles
PASS
Mileage85,618 miles
Since last MOT+11,864 miles
PASS
Mileage73,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage64,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage59,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage56,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,771 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
PASS
Mileage56,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage44,586 miles
Since last MOT+14,348 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage24,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage18,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VCM
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 VCM

What car is EX05 VCM?

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

What is the mileage of EX05 VCM?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 VCM was 125,612 miles, recorded on 30 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 VCM passed its MOT?

EX05 VCM has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2022.

Is EX05 VCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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