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FL08 YSG

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 29 Jan 2019 152,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers poor

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2018 145,616 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers poor

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2017 137,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,001 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken but no white light showing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 130,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear light lens broken but no white light showing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 118,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre prop flange nut loose

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre prop flange nut loose

Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,466 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,488 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 YSG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

FL08 YSG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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