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AY08 XTL

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,227 mi
Last recorded168,227 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 168,227 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 168,227 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 163,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside steering idler slightly worn

offside and nearside cab floors have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,385 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler arm slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +wear in bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 147,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 147,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 142,468 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear off onouter edges

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 8 Jun 2020 117,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm ball joint

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2020 117,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm ball joint

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres cutting off outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,736 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,736 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,421 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,425 miles

crack in N/S mirror glass

Pass 15 May 2015 88,868 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R lamp lens has some damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,949 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,861 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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AY08 XTL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY08 XTL, 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 AY08 XTL registered?

AY08 XTL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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