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PL08 SZV

2008 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 95,045 miles on the clock, averaging 6,287 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 PL08 SZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,045
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
6,287

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 reading95,045 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,287
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL08 SZV 20k39k57k76k95k '11'23'18

Check PL08 SZV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage90,811 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage86,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage83,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage78,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage70,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage62,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage56,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage48,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage44,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage36,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage27,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage19,870 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

RegistrationPL08 SZV
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 SZV

What car is PL08 SZV?

PL08 SZV is a silver Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 SZV?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 SZV was 95,045 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 SZV passed its MOT?

PL08 SZV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2023.

Is PL08 SZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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