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FL08 GGE

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,194 mi
Last recorded124,194 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GGE
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,194 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 124,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

flange loose on rear prop shaft

Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 120,010 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,675 miles

EML On

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,653 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s parking brake low compared to o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,653 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s parking brake low compared to o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 99,216 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

whole underside coated in mud

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,288 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

whole underside coated in mud

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,357 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked across lower edge / several large chips in zone A and B - none affecting driver's view of road

Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked across lower edge / several large chips in zone A and B - none affecting driver's view of road

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,255 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,400 miles

alot of mud on pipes and flexi's

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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FL08 GGE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FL08 GGE, 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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FL08 GGE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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