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MF05 XGU

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 68,161 miles on the clock, averaging 4,300 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF05 XGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,300

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,322
Average per year4,300
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MF05 XGU 21k33k44k56k68k '08'19'14

Check MF05 XGU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage65,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage63,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage59,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage56,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage53,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage48,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage42,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage31,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage27,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage20,633 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XGU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MF05 XGU

What car is MF05 XGU?

MF05 XGU is an grey Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MF05 XGU?

The last recorded mileage for MF05 XGU was 68,161 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF05 XGU passed its MOT?

MF05 XGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is MF05 XGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF05 XGU 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 MF05 XGU?

MF05 XGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.