Mazda Digital Service Record - non owner access?

[bernado]

Hello and greetings from a newbie. I'm looking for some info regarding Mazda's service record system. I'm in the market for something of a family workhorse and cheap (i.e. old), I've seen a Premacy (don't hate me) that looks decent enough with a new MOT. Trouble is it doesn't come with any service history, dealer says it was taken in part exchange without paperwork, but they have verified it had a timing belt change last year at a local main agent Mazda dealership. The seller seems genuine enough but without anything to back up his claim I would be daft to proceed, particularly as I'm a bit of a lamb to the slaughter when it comes to used cars.

So I'm wondering if a non Mazda owner but potential buyer would be able to access the service info held by Mazda? From looking at the MyMazda app it seems I need the registration number which I do have, but also the VIN number which I don't. Does anyone have any ideas if the info on Mazda's database is something a non-owner could be allowed to see?

Thanks

[Garlick]

You could ask for the VIN, even if you said it was to check all is well with HPI maybe?

[bernado]

Good point about requesting VIN NO. for HPI.
The vehicle in question is a 2000 2.00 litre diesel with just under 100k on the clock. It's listed as £995, so not giving it away at that price but it doesn't strike me as being massively over-priced either.

[Fastdruid]

Doubt it would have a DSR for a car that old, IIRC it was 2006/7 cars when they started doing it.

[hornetrider]

Ring any dealer with the reg, the system is centralised so they should be able to tell you exactly when it's been in.

[bernado]

Fastdruid said:

Doubt it would have a DSR for a car that old, IIRC it was 2006/7 cars when they started doing it.

You're probably right, though I understand you can self register a vehicle which might have happened (clutching at straws here admittedly)