2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SO08 AEW
2008 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 133,191 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
SO08 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 133,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO08 AEW Mileage History
- 11/04/2022106,146 mi
- 06/04/2023112,261 mi+6,115 mi
- 10/04/2024122,484 mi+10,223 mi
- 24/04/2024122,839 mi+355 mi
- 22/04/2025133,191 mi+10,352 mi
Average of roughly 8,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 3 (SO08 AEW) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 ball joint unit is insecurely inserted into the lower arm”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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