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FL08 RCU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,224 miles

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

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

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis has heavy corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2020 113,937 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis has heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,901 miles

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp lens is missing (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Inner Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Lower Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,874 miles

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

OSR tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,573 miles

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

n/s/front bumper trim missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,889 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 RCU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL08 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

FL08 RCU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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