2008 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MAZDA
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 2616 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 January 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,743 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Mazda has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 19,743 miles. The vehicle's age and potential mechanical wear must be thoroughly assessed.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,736 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Timing belt advisory noted (Jan 2013) — 18-year-old vehicle, critical wear item.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2013, Jan 2013, Jan 2014) — indicates ongoing maintenance needs.
- Vehicle is 18 years old (first registered Jan 2008) — high accumulated wear and tear.
- MOT expired 2017-01-26; current status 'Not valid' — requires immediate re-MOT and potential repairs.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,736 mi/yr) — suggests light use and less engine stress.
- No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems (brakes, suspension, steering) — clean record on core safety.
- Single minor MOT failure (Jan 2013) for registration plate lamps — quickly rectified.
- Mazda 2.6L petrol engine is known for reliability — good foundation for a 2008 model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 19,743 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 27,962 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | FAIL | 35,451 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 35,451 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 41,617 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 47,835 mi |
USER ENTERED engine oil leaks n/s
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 54,374 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AY57 JYE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.