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GJ08 NUF

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,161 mi
Last recorded93,161 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,392 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

cam belt service history

Fail 2 Jun 2025 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,213 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 87,938 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster outer lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster outer lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 21 Jul 2021 85,469 miles

Both rear light cluster outer lenses damaged.

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,596 miles

Both rear light cluster outer lens damaged

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,331 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 64,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,756 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,045 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,529 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ08 NUF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ08 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 NUF registered?

GJ08 NUF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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