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EF08 MSX

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 110,761 miles on the clock, averaging 6,365 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 MSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,761
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
6,365

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 reading110,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,158
Average per year6,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 MSX 24k46k67k89k111k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage106,603 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage96,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,198 miles
PASS
Mileage91,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage87,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage81,911 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage74,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage71,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage66,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage61,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage56,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage51,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage45,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,360 miles
Since last MOT+13,804 miles
PASS
Mileage31,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage24,171 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF08 MSX

What car is EF08 MSX?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 MSX?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 MSX was 110,761 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 MSX passed its MOT?

EF08 MSX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2025.

Is EF08 MSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 MSX 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 MSX?

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