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NJ05 XJU

2005 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1560cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 118,142 miles on the clock, averaging 9,152 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for NJ05 XJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,142
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,152

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,142 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,679
Average per year9,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ05 XJU 54k70k86k102k118k '08'15'12

Check NJ05 XJU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,142 miles
Since last MOT+11,679 miles
PASS
Mileage106,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,463 miles
Since last MOT+13,703 miles
PASS
Mileage92,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,760 miles
Since last MOT+12,260 miles
PASS
Mileage80,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage70,881 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,089 miles
PASS
Mileage64,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage60,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage54,241 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

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Turbocharger (oil supply failure)

Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XJU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NJ05 XJU

What car is NJ05 XJU?

NJ05 XJU is an grey Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NJ05 XJU?

The last recorded mileage for NJ05 XJU was 118,142 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ05 XJU passed its MOT?

NJ05 XJU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2015.

Is NJ05 XJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ05 XJU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NJ05 XJU?

NJ05 XJU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.