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SL05 VJC

2005 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1839cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1839cc
ColourSilver
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 Mx-5 Petrol 1839cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 69,395 miles on the clock, averaging 3,484 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 VJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,484

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,006
Average per year3,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 VJC 13k27k41k55k69k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage65,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage62,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage59,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage56,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage52,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage49,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage48,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage44,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage38,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage33,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage28,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage17,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage12,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VJC
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1839cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 VJC

What car is SL05 VJC?

SL05 VJC is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1839cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 VJC?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 VJC was 69,395 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 VJC passed its MOT?

SL05 VJC has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Aug 2024.

Is SL05 VJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 VJC 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 SL05 VJC?

SL05 VJC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.