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PE08 VLU

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 94,853 miles on the clock, averaging 4,620 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE08 VLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,620

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

Low mileage
Latest reading94,853 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,822
Average per year4,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE08 VLU 26k43k60k78k95k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage93,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage91,548 miles
Since last MOT+873 miles
PASS
Mileage90,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,675 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage89,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
PASS
Mileage86,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage84,800 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage78,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage75,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage69,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage65,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage60,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage56,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage52,252 miles
Since last MOT+14,376 miles
PASS
Mileage37,876 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage25,677 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VLU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PE08 VLU

What car is PE08 VLU?

PE08 VLU is a black Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PE08 VLU?

The last recorded mileage for PE08 VLU was 94,853 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE08 VLU passed its MOT?

PE08 VLU has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2026.

Is PE08 VLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE08 VLU 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 PE08 VLU?

PE08 VLU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.