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FP08 ZKJ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 ZKJ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 139,398 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side forward body mounting point behind front bumper rusty and hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off side front body mounting point rusty and hold behind front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 136,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PLAY IN NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARMS

Fail 15 Apr 2024 135,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

PLAY IN NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARMS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,257 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed...........

Fail 6 Apr 2023 133,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust joint leaking............ (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL lamp showing fault on dash.......... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Offside front flexi hose badly corroded ferrule......... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Offside rear fog lamp not showing red light....... (4.5.4 (a))

Adv corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and components..........

Offside Front Adv unable to open drivers window.............

Fail 13 Mar 2023 133,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust joint leaking.......... (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL lamp showing fault on dash........... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Offside front flexi hose badly corroded ferrule....... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive movement to rear brakes due to locking up and binding........... (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Adv unable to open drivers window............

Service brake low effort...........

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle............

Pass 17 Sep 2022 133,198 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 126,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from laden valve to proportion valve x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from proportion valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material form proportion valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 122,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from laden valve to proportion valve x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from proportion valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material form proportion valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all between rear splitter & laden valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 116,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all between rear splitter & laden valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,446 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 110,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,794 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to carry out detailed examination of seat belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Unable to carry out detailed examination of seat belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,260 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,633 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,633 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZKJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FP08 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

FP08 ZKJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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