2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SL08 APY
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,727 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL08 APY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2026
- 126,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SL08 APY Mileage History
- 04/03/201120,293 mi
- 23/03/201227,586 mi+7,293 mi
- 15/03/201334,361 mi+6,775 mi
- 12/03/201441,781 mi+7,420 mi
- 05/03/201548,902 mi+7,121 mi
- 05/03/201548,902 mi
- 01/03/201658,790 mi+9,888 mi
- 02/03/201658,790 mi
- 04/05/201766,720 mi+7,930 mi
- 10/05/201875,553 mi+8,833 mi
- 10/05/201875,553 mi
- 13/05/201981,159 mi+5,606 mi
- 14/05/201981,162 mi+3 mi
- 30/09/202082,764 mi+1,602 mi
- 30/09/202082,768 mi+4 mi
- 06/09/202187,360 mi+4,592 mi
- 14/09/2022109,171 mi+21,811 mi
- 29/09/2023112,843 mi+3,672 mi
- 29/09/2024117,322 mi+4,479 mi
- 30/08/2025123,270 mi+5,948 mi
- 27/09/2026126,727 mi+3,457 mi
Average of roughly 6,837 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 APY 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 (SL08 APY) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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