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GU08 LBF

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 2261cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine2261cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2261cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 99,966 miles on the clock, averaging 10,599 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.3L MZR DISI Turbo engine is known for l3-vdt.

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 LBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,599

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,896
Average per year10,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 LBF 34k51k67k84k100k '11'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,966 miles
Since last MOT+17,896 miles
PASS
Mileage82,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage78,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage70,926 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,376 miles
PASS
Mileage58,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage54,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage45,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,685 miles
PASS
Mileage34,238 miles

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L3-VDT

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LBF
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2261cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 LBF

What car is GU08 LBF?

GU08 LBF is a black Mazda 3, petrol (2261cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 LBF?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 LBF was 99,966 miles, recorded on 12 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 LBF passed its MOT?

GU08 LBF has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2017.

Is GU08 LBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 LBF 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 GU08 LBF?

GU08 LBF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.