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FP08 ZKG

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 ZKG
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 83,558 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

advice on o/s/f outer CV gator

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes to flexys

advice on slight pitting at rear metal brake pipes to t connection and rear brake compensator

Fail 20 May 2017 83,558 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice keep eye on all tyers

advice on o/s/f outer CV gator

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes to flexys

advice on slight pitting at rear metal brake pipes to t connection and rear brake compensator

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear leading to compenator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,086 miles

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

steering idler has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

steering idler has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,081 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FP08 ZKG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FP08 ZKG, 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 FP08 ZKG registered?

FP08 ZKG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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