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AP08 GKX

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GKX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,910 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened overall (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive overall (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank shield excessively corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

FUEL TANK EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened OVERALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OVERALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,996 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive overall/ and it is covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall/ and it is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,511 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chasssis and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,176 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 74,174 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,743 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 66,935 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 66,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,677 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,165 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,053 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Jun 2015 45,050 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,587 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 38,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,496 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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AP08 GKX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AP08 GKX, 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 AP08 GKX registered?

AP08 GKX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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