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FG08 LLU

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,111 mi
Last recorded140,111 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LLU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 140,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,057 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 108,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,340 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 58,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 49,985 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 49,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 43,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 May 2013 43,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,806 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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FG08 LLU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG08 LLU, 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 FG08 LLU registered?

FG08 LLU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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