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DE08 UBU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,836 mi
Last recorded56,836 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 56,836 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 56,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,336 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 48,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,603 miles

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensing valve x two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,169 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,975 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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DE08 UBU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE08 UBU, 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 DE08 UBU registered?

DE08 UBU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 UBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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