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SM08 JKU

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 106,598 miles on the clock, averaging 4,993 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 JKU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,993

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 reading106,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,218
Average per year4,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 JKU 33k51k70k88k107k '11'26'19

Check SM08 JKU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage103,380 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,271 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage98,713 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage95,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage91,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage88,691 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage84,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage79,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage73,948 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage65,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage57,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage50,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage44,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage39,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage33,516 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
PASS
Mileage33,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,108 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JKU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 JKU

What car is SM08 JKU?

SM08 JKU is an black Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 JKU?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 JKU was 106,598 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 JKU passed its MOT?

SM08 JKU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is SM08 JKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 JKU 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 SM08 JKU?

SM08 JKU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.