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AO58 FHU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,341 mi
Last recorded134,341 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FHU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 124,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,770 miles

brake pipes around load valve corroding

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,543 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,499 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 35,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AO58 FHU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Red 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 AO58 FHU, 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 AO58 FHU registered?

AO58 FHU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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