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 Mx-5 Petrol 1839cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 116,969 miles on the clock, averaging 5,533 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OU05 VLB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,969 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 5,533 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU05 VLB |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mx-5 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1839cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OU05 VLB
What car is OU05 VLB?
OU05 VLB is an grey Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OU05 VLB?
The last recorded mileage for OU05 VLB was 116,969 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU05 VLB passed its MOT?
OU05 VLB has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2024.
Is OU05 VLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU05 VLB 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 OU05 VLB?
OU05 VLB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.