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FL08 PZX

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,157 mi
Last recorded110,157 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PZX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 110,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe above fuel tank along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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 Mar 2026 110,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe above fuel tank along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 96,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,643 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 81,557 miles

Front Position lamp not working all front side lights n/working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working all rear side lights n/working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,756 miles

eml light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,892 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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FL08 PZX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZX, 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 FL08 PZX registered?

FL08 PZX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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