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A19 LFJ

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,730 mi
Last recorded127,730 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 LFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 127,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle chassis rusty in places

Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie/stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 126,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 125,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (brake grabbing slightly) (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 122,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,214 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 121,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,459 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 84,654 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 72,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?

Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 674
Registration plate lamp not working 460
position lamp(s) not working 453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 342
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A19 LFJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 78,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda BT-50 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 LFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda BT-50 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 LFJ registered?

A19 LFJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is A19 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 LFJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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