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CP08 GWA

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,116 mi
Last recorded130,116 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GWA
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 130,116 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber corroded

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in n/s front steering idler arm

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened

Fail 3 Aug 2025 130,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber corroded

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in n/s front steering idler arm

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s front steering idler

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened

Fail 14 Aug 2024 117,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s front steering idler

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler arm but not detected at steering wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,732 miles

slight play in steering idler arm

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,410 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 83,410 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 73,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,086 miles

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

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))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,177 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,177 miles

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

Nearside Lower Fuel pipe leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 43,604 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 43,604 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 37,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,901 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 26,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 20,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,475 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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CP08 GWA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP08 GWA, 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 CP08 GWA registered?

CP08 GWA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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