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AO08 KWV

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,543 mi
Last recorded146,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,543 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,543 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,866 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 142,865 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 139,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 136,250 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 136,247 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet front edge has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 123,485 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 123,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,933 miles

Central steering arm has slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

spare wheel loose

Pass 13 May 2020 115,497 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 115,494 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,857 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 106,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi on axle (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,542 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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AO08 KWV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc 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 AO08 KWV, 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 AO08 KWV registered?

AO08 KWV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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