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
- RED
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 October 2026 (114 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,795 mi
AI verdict AVOID 45/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 29,795 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring mechanical advisories make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 29,795 miles over 18 years (Jan 2008 to Oct 2025), followed by only 125 miles in the last 12 months, indicating a severe and unexplained usage change.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Oct 2020) escalated to dangerous failure (Nov 2024).
- Recurring suspension arm ball joint wear: MINOR advisory (Oct 2020) escalated to MAJOR failure (Nov 2024).
- Critical mileage anomaly: 29,795 miles over 18 years, then only 125 miles in the last 12 months (Oct 2025).
- Service gaps: No MOT recorded for 2022 and 2023, indicating periods of unverified roadworthiness.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural corrosion or brake failures recorded in its history.
- Consistent annual mileage for the first 10 years (2018-2023)
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 29,795 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)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 32,080 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 37,044 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 41,082 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 46,023 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2014 | FAIL | 46,023 mi |
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 50,083 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 53,312 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm middle tread (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm middle tread (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2017 | FAIL | 58,168 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 58,352 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 63,379 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 68,728 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 77,896 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 88,113 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 88,113 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 92,614 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 101,121 mi |
DANGEROUS Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 101,127 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 101,252 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK08 SYC, 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.