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FB57 FXA

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FXA
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 126,456 miles

Nearside Front shock leaking slightly

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded

front brake pads part worn

Fail 23 May 2019 126,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded

front brake pads part worn

Pass 23 May 2018 107,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 21 May 2018 107,219 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 12 May 2017 85,182 miles

airbag fault light on

rear prop u/j badly worn

Fail 4 May 2017 84,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from rear t-piece and rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

airbag fault light on

rear prop u/j badly worn

Pass 10 May 2016 68,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 9 May 2016 68,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 7 May 2015 59,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 43,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

rear wheel brgs have slight play

Pass 11 May 2012 32,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,035 miles

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

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

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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FB57 FXA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FB57 FXA, 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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FB57 FXA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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