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FE08 DBU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,806 mi
Last recorded117,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 DBU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,806 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed support bracket broken and hose fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 117,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed support bracket broken and hose fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,905 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 113,024 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 113,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 100,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has uneven wear on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,315 miles

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,773 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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FE08 DBU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE08 DBU, 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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FE08 DBU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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