2008 Mazda Mazda3 1.6 Takara

Overview

• Make: Mazda
• Model: Mazda3
• Trim: Takara
• Version: 1.6 Takara Auto FWD Euro 4 5dr (103 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 111,775 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 183 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Takara is advertised with 111,775 miles, approximately 8,100 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £1,990, which is £135 below the AskCar estimate of £2,125. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 1,226 Mazda Mazda3 cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 34 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Instinct Motors in Shefford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £135 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,125.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 1,226 priced Mazda Mazda3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2008 Mazda Mazda3 with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,200: the median of the 10 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Mazda Mazda3 has been on sale for at least 34 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 29 September 2026 at £1,990. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 13 August 2027.

It failed its MOT on 16 July 2026 (offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear stop lamp(s) not working; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; and 1 more) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both polish; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 111,298 miles, which matches the advertised 111,775 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 8,100 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Mazda Mazda3 on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Takara 1.6 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,295 to £3,150, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Takara, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 112,319 miles. Price: £1,295, £695 less than this car. Dealer: Midland Cars Hub in Oldbury. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mazda3-2008-afd5bf36fa0a
• 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Takara, 1.6 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 114,000 miles. Price: £1,985, the same price as this car. Dealer: Vicks Autos in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mazda3-2008-54619018bb74
• 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Takara, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 103,407 miles. Price: £2,990, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Sarno Motors in Weston-super-Mare. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mazda3-2008-1fa0efabb021

• The nearest: 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Takara, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue, 39 miles from this car. Mileage: 81,971 miles. Price: £3,150, £1,160 more than this car. Dealer: MK Motors in London. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mazda3-2008-9d4ea9a83117