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PE05 VZP

2005 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1349cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1349cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1349cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 114,241 miles on the clock, averaging 5,812 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.3L ZJ-VE engine is known for zj-ve and valve thermal clearances.

MOT & Mileage History for PE05 VZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,812

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,241 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 VZP 33k54k74k94k114k '08'22'14

Check PE05 VZP

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,241 miles
Since last MOT+10,840 miles
PASS
Mileage103,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage97,970 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage92,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage86,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage81,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage76,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage72,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage67,937 miles
Since last MOT+12,195 miles
PASS
Mileage55,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,246 miles
PASS
Mileage45,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,496 miles
Since last MOT+12,057 miles
PASS
Mileage33,439 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mazda 3 models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

ZJ-VE

Valve thermal clearances (poppet tappets/buckets on intake camshaft actuator, no hydraulic compensators)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VZP
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1349cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 VZP

What car is PE05 VZP?

PE05 VZP is a grey Mazda 3, petrol (1349cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 VZP?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 VZP was 114,241 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 VZP passed its MOT?

PE05 VZP has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2022.

Is PE05 VZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE05 VZP 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 PE05 VZP?

PE05 VZP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.