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FM57 YFL

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 YFL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,640 miles

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 87,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED & DE LAMINATING (CAN STILL BE READ)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 82,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED & DE LAMINATING (CAN STILL BE READ)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lenes damaged (1.4.A.2f)

number plate lights dirty

underside dirty

wipers worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,137 miles

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

UNDERSIDE SOILED

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,261 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre is perishing. borderline

underside of vehicle is soiled.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,632 miles

security of spare wheel

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,091 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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FM57 YFL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM57 YFL, 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 FM57 YFL registered?

FM57 YFL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 YFL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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