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SL08 YCU

2008 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 Mx-5 Petrol 1798cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 87,891 miles on the clock, averaging 4,492 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 YCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,492

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 reading87,891 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 YCU 23k39k55k72k88k '11'25'19

Check SL08 YCU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage79,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,406 miles
PASS
Mileage70,465 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage60,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage59,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,678 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage57,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage53,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage49,943 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage46,163 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage41,967 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
PASS
Mileage41,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage38,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage35,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage32,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage30,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage22,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YCU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 YCU

What car is SL08 YCU?

SL08 YCU is an black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 YCU?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 YCU was 87,891 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 YCU passed its MOT?

SL08 YCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is SL08 YCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 YCU 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 SL08 YCU?

SL08 YCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.