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FE08 KUV

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KUV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,670 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 130,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 112,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,777 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 89,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 78,071 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight under side damage off side front

Fail 18 May 2017 78,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight under side damage off side front

Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 62,473 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,644 miles

front off side under body and chassis damage

Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,642 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

some under body and chassis damage

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,750 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 KUV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE08 KUV, 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 FE08 KUV registered?

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

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