Vehicle summary
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 14 (52% pass rate). It has 162,011 miles on the clock, averaging 7,903 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX05 VCV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,011 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,903 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX05 VCV |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EX05 VCV
What car is EX05 VCV?
EX05 VCV is an grey Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EX05 VCV?
The last recorded mileage for EX05 VCV was 162,011 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX05 VCV passed its MOT?
EX05 VCV has had 29 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (15 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2025.
Is EX05 VCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 VCV 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 VCV?
EX05 VCV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.