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FF05 CAF

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,523 mi
Last recorded150,523 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF05 CAF
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 150,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

general corrosion throughout

Pass 20 Jun 2024 142,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion throughout

Pass 14 Jun 2023 140,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 138,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 134,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 132,869 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 122,158 miles

slight play offside front bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2018 122,158 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear spring, rear eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play offside front bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,138 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,944 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,133 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,187 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,569 miles

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 13 Jul 2012 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,172 miles

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

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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FF05 CAF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FF05 CAF, 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 FF05 CAF registered?

FF05 CAF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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