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EK08 PTX

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,088 mi
Last recorded135,088 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 PTX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 135,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to offside rear lamp

reverse lamp not working

Fail 17 Oct 2019 128,494 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to offside rear lamp

reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,568 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,767 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

Light corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Nov 2017 114,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

Light corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,421 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,370 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,370 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,690 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 81,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,713 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK08 PTX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EK08 PTX, 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 EK08 PTX registered?

EK08 PTX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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