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PL57 PMU

2008 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 150,838 miles on the clock, averaging 18,127 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for PL57 PMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
18,127

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,838 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,127
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL57 PMU 33k62k92k121k151k '11'17'15

Check PL57 PMU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,838 miles
Since last MOT+19,288 miles
PASS
Mileage131,550 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,401 miles
Since last MOT+20,880 miles
PASS
Mileage110,521 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,502 miles
Since last MOT+18,677 miles
PASS
Mileage91,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,820 miles
Since last MOT+19,504 miles
PASS
Mileage71,316 miles
Since last MOT+27,620 miles
PASS
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,084 miles
PASS
Mileage32,612 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

RegistrationPL57 PMU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About PL57 PMU

What car is PL57 PMU?

PL57 PMU is a grey Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL57 PMU?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 PMU was 150,838 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 PMU passed its MOT?

PL57 PMU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2017.

Is PL57 PMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL57 PMU 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 PL57 PMU?

PL57 PMU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.