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HG08 VAY

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 59,159 miles on the clock, averaging 3,114 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 VAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,716
Average per year3,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 VAY 15k26k37k48k59k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage57,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage54,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage52,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage49,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage45,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage43,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage41,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage38,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage35,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage28,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage25,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage20,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,706 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VAY
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 VAY

What car is HG08 VAY?

HG08 VAY is an black Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 VAY?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 VAY was 59,159 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 VAY passed its MOT?

HG08 VAY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.

Is HG08 VAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 VAY 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 HG08 VAY?

HG08 VAY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.