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EF08 BSX

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 127,796 miles on the clock, averaging 6,296 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 BSX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,796
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,296

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,796 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,296
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 BSX 37k60k82k105k128k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,796 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage122,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage116,616 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage110,896 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage106,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage103,353 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage100,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage98,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage95,280 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,279 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage93,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage88,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,958 miles
PASS
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,204 miles
Since last MOT+13,283 miles
PASS
Mileage66,921 miles
Since last MOT+14,185 miles
PASS
Mileage52,736 miles
Since last MOT+15,795 miles
PASS
Mileage36,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BSX
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 BSX

What car is EF08 BSX?

EF08 BSX is an black Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 BSX?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 BSX was 127,796 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 BSX passed its MOT?

EF08 BSX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is EF08 BSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 BSX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EF08 BSX?

EF08 BSX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.