2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · LS08 UBR
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 98,530 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 UBR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 98,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 UBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (LS08 UBR) between February 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LS08 UBR Mileage History
- 25/02/201121,558 mi
- 10/02/201224,668 mi+3,110 mi
- 15/02/201327,985 mi+3,317 mi
- 11/02/201431,188 mi+3,203 mi
- 02/06/201431,195 mi+7 mi
- 01/06/201535,320 mi+4,125 mi
- 25/05/201639,678 mi+4,358 mi
- 19/05/201743,965 mi+4,287 mi
- 07/06/201849,789 mi+5,824 mi
- 06/06/201952,844 mi+3,055 mi
- 01/06/202056,953 mi+4,109 mi
- 05/06/202057,020 mi+67 mi
- 27/05/202162,606 mi+5,586 mi
- 21/05/202270,420 mi+7,814 mi
- 06/07/202377,312 mi+6,892 mi
- 30/07/202481,184 mi+3,872 mi
- 12/08/202481,186 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/202585,950 mi+4,764 mi
- 20/08/202585,951 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202698,530 mi+12,579 mi
- 11/08/202698,530 mi
Average of roughly 4,980 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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