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YF08 YKS

2008 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Purple Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourPurple
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 130,339 miles on the clock, averaging 7,160 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 YF08 YKS

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,339 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF08 YKS 40k63k85k108k130k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage124,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage120,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage116,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage114,125 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage105,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage99,682 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage93,582 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage86,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage79,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
PASS
Mileage73,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,297 miles
PASS
Mileage64,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage56,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,610 miles
Since last MOT+16,583 miles
PASS
Mileage40,027 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

RegistrationYF08 YKS
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YF08 YKS

What car is YF08 YKS?

YF08 YKS is a purple Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YF08 YKS?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 YKS was 130,339 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 YKS passed its MOT?

YF08 YKS has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2024.

Is YF08 YKS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF08 YKS 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 YF08 YKS?

YF08 YKS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.