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AV09 HBU

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,669 mi
Last recorded207,669 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HBU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 207,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 197,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 186,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 172,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 163,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,675 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 146,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/R Light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 143,431 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 143,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,648 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 19 Jul 2016 132,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 109,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe detached from middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,289 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,597 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner .

offside rear tyre cracking (235/75r15)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,093 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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AV09 HBU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 AV09 HBU, 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 17 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV09 HBU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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