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PL08 RMV

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 2261cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine2261cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 67,975 miles on the clock, averaging 3,538 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.3L MZR DISI Turbo engine is known for l3-vdt.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 RMV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,538

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 reading67,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year3,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 RMV 17k30k42k55k68k '11'26'19

Check PL08 RMV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,975 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage63,645 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage57,725 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
PASS
Mileage57,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage53,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage50,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage44,321 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
Mileage40,277 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage38,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage36,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage34,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage32,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage29,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage23,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage16,703 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 RMV
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2261cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 RMV

What car is PL08 RMV?

PL08 RMV is a red Mazda 3, petrol (2261cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 RMV?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 RMV was 67,975 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 RMV passed its MOT?

PL08 RMV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is PL08 RMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 RMV 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 PL08 RMV?

PL08 RMV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.