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SL05 XHC

2005 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1597cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1597cc
ColourBlue
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 1597cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 62,206 miles on the clock, averaging 2,138 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 XHC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,138

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year174
Average per year2,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 XHC 23k33k43k53k62k '08'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,206 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage62,032 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
PASS
Mileage61,923 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage60,992 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,774 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage60,469 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,461 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage59,616 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage57,962 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage56,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage48,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage42,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage33,423 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,409 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage23,458 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1597cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 XHC

What car is SL05 XHC?

SL05 XHC is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 XHC?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 XHC was 62,206 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 XHC passed its MOT?

SL05 XHC has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is SL05 XHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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