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ML08 RUY

2008 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 83,646 miles on the clock, averaging 7,280 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for ML08 RUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,280

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 reading83,646 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,280
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML08 RUY 25k40k54k69k84k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage77,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage70,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage66,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage61,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage52,319 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,177 miles
Since last MOT+10,119 miles
PASS
Mileage42,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
PASS
Mileage32,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage25,162 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

RegistrationML08 RUY
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 RUY

What car is ML08 RUY?

ML08 RUY is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 RUY was 83,646 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 RUY passed its MOT?

ML08 RUY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2019.

Is ML08 RUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML08 RUY 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 ML08 RUY?

ML08 RUY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.