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AY08 XTP

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTP
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 129,025 miles

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

General surface corrosion to chassis/rear leaf springs /front and rear suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2026 129,025 miles

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

General surface corrosion to chassis/rear leaf springs /front and rear suspension components

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,426 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front lower arm bump stops missing

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

general surface corrosion to chassis /steering and suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2025 127,426 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front lower arm bump stops missing

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

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

general surface corrosion to chassis /steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,869 miles

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation foot pedal travel (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,035 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 98,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,530 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,871 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate lights not very bright.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,798 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 XTP is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc 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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

AY08 XTP is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AY08 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XTP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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