MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
chassis and suspension components very rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
chassis and suspension components very rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded main at front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in centre propshaft joint
underside rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure behind rear bumper (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in centre propshaft joint
underside rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise both n/s tyres worn slightly on inside edges.
How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?
Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV57 ZZU 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 57.1%.
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 FV57 ZZU, 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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FV57 ZZU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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