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FG08 LNE

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,747 mi
Last recorded64,747 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LNE
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,747 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,742 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise not to drive

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 28,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,322 miles

nearside Rear position lamp(s) cracked, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside Rear position lamp(s) cracked, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,576 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 LNE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG08 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

FG08 LNE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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