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SM08 XAL

2008 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 117,702 miles on the clock, averaging 8,362 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 XAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,362

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year143
Average per year8,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 XAL 20k44k69k93k118k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,702 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,559 miles
Since last MOT+17,518 miles
PASS
Mileage100,041 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,040 miles
Since last MOT+15,664 miles
PASS
Mileage84,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,376 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage83,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage81,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage78,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage73,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage64,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,957 miles
PASS
Mileage54,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage44,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage31,358 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage20,748 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage19,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM08 XAL

What car is SM08 XAL?

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

What is the mileage of SM08 XAL?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 XAL was 117,702 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 XAL passed its MOT?

SM08 XAL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.

Is SM08 XAL ULEZ compliant?

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

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