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AP52 DEC

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,666 mi
Last recorded112,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DEC
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 112,666 miles

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 106,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,033 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside front & offside front floor area's

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,424 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered in Grease

Vehicle Underside Corroded but not Excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on chassis, radiator cross member and suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,789 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on chassis, radiator cross member and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,166 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,903 miles

all steel brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 34,969 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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AP52 DEC is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP52 DEC, 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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AP52 DEC is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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