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FV57 ZZU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,305 mi
Last recorded114,305 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ZZU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

chassis and suspension components very rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2017 114,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,496 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 92,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,041 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,041 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,868 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 62,827 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 62,827 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 48,042 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2012 48,042 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,213 miles

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.

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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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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What year was FV57 ZZU registered?

FV57 ZZU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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