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CA08 WHT

2008 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2008 Mazda 3 Diesel 1560cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 166,343 miles on the clock, averaging 9,847 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for CA08 WHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,847

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year220
Average per year9,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA08 WHT 46k76k106k136k166k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,343 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage161,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage157,547 miles
Since last MOT+463 miles
PASS
Mileage157,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage153,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,801 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage144,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,645 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage134,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage123,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,897 miles
Since last MOT+17,593 miles
PASS
Mileage106,304 miles
Since last MOT+13,227 miles
PASS
Mileage93,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage81,052 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,817 miles
Since last MOT+16,347 miles
PASS
Mileage64,470 miles
Since last MOT+18,036 miles
PASS
Mileage46,434 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

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Turbocharger (oil supply failure)

Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WHT
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 WHT

What car is CA08 WHT?

CA08 WHT is a black Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA08 WHT?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 WHT was 166,343 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 WHT passed its MOT?

CA08 WHT has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 31 Aug 2023.

Is CA08 WHT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 WHT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA08 WHT?

CA08 WHT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.