MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/front bumper trim missing
How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?
Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FL08 RCU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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