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FL08 RDO

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 117,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,723 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,753 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,565 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 RDO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

FL08 RDO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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