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FG09 ZRN

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,526 mi
Last recorded203,526 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZRN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 203,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 182,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 181,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,754 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 158,962 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,008 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,471 miles

Greasy brake pipes

Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,338 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Greasy brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,952 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 128,950 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 116,135 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,415 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 81,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,498 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 52,498 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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FG09 ZRN is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG09 ZRN, 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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FG09 ZRN is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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