2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SO08 AFU
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 96,047 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO08 AFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 96,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SO08 AFU Mileage History
- 14/04/202381,290 mi
- 21/04/202381,290 mi
- 23/04/202482,654 mi+1,364 mi
- 11/04/202588,442 mi+5,788 mi
- 23/04/202696,047 mi+7,605 mi
Average of roughly 4,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 AFU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (SO08 AFU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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