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EF57 TFY

2007 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda BT-5082,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 TFY
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 86,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by floor (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar drop arms 1\2 original thickness (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front, rear all round compensator ,front to rear require clean down and inspection . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle underside and Chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion. including floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

This has only been assessed with in the limits of an mot and requires a more in depth check of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front, rear all round compensator ,front to rear require clean down and inspection . (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside and Chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion. including floor

Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front, rear all round compensator ,front to rear require clean down and inspection . (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside and Chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion. including floor

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,934 miles

engine management light not on at time of MOT test.

o/s/f tyre worn edges and cracked/perished.

rear prop shaft uj badly worn.

slight free play detected in the steering on both n/s and o/s front.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

vehicle pulls hard to the left and slight wobble when driving (advise further investigation)

vehicle underside and Chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,934 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges and cracked/perished.

rear prop shaft uj badly worn.

slight free play detected in the steering on both n/s and o/s front.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

vehicle pulls hard to the left and slight wobble when driving (advise further investigation)

vehicle underside and Chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,664 miles

driver seat base worn.

engine management light not on at time of MOT test.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

rear prop uj worn (bearing very rusty)

slight free play in steering idler on the n/s.

steering pulls slightly to the n/s (advise re-road test once anti roll bar link is replaced)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,664 miles

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

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

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

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

driver seat base worn.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

rear prop uj worn (bearing very rusty)

slight free play in steering idler on the n/s.

steering pulls slightly to the n/s (advise re-road test once anti roll bar link is replaced)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,576 miles

all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perished.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,735 miles

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 60,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,068 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,499 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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EF57 TFY is a 2007 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 82,985 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 EF57 TFY, 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 19 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 EF57 TFY registered?

EF57 TFY is a 2007 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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