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FE09 TXC

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,473 mi
Last recorded152,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 TXC
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 152,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

chassis front and rear surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 148,489 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 148,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 148,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,633 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2023 133,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 122,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 106,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,995 miles

engine cover

under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,842 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 54,350 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,881 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,881 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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FE09 TXC is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 FE09 TXC, 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 17 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 FE09 TXC registered?

FE09 TXC is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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