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A20 UTC

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

214,210 mi
Last recorded214,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 UTC
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 214,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - various places (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 200,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under Neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 185,408 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 173,757 miles

Both front steering idlers have play in the ball joint

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

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

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

Undercarriage in poor condition/mud

Pass 5 Jan 2022 160,238 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,532 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 132,532 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,305 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,059 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,641 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,816 miles

front brake pads are getting low

small chip in windscreen

steering joints have sight play

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,579 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

small chip windsreen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,461 miles

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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A20 UTC is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 UTC, 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 A20 UTC registered?

A20 UTC is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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