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
- 1349 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 August 2026 (66 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,817 mi
AI verdict AVOID 60/100
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 84% pass rate and 21,817 miles. While it has a long MOT, the very low annual mileage and history of dangerous defects warrant a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 2,966 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2011 to 2013 (21,817 mi to 25,070 mi).
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2024): Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous brake failure on 2024-08-20 after advisory on 2023-08-20.
- Recurring suspension arm ball joint failures on 2024-08-20 and 2024-08-20.
- Very low annual mileage (2,966 mi/yr) suggests limited use or potential odometer fraud.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural corrosion or chassis failures recorded in MOT history.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring failures in critical safety systems like steering or braking (after initial fixes).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 21,817 mi |
USER ENTERED cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall but not showing cords
|
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 23,378 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | FAIL | 23,378 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
|
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 25,070 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 26,205 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 27,374 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 28,491 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 29,208 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 29,404 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 31,461 mi |
ADVISORY screw in nsr tyre ADVISORY rear tyres perishing
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 33,685 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 33,685 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 35,138 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 37,010 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 39,194 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 42,003 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 46,619 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 46,619 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 52,340 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK08 UMY, 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.