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GJ08 XXL

2008 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,182 mi
Last recorded49,182 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XXL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 49,182 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 49,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 47,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,086 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 46,081 miles

Brake modification unsafe Unsafe modification made on line running from front to rear (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,690 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it but not affecting beam pattern.

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,855 miles

Nearside Front headlight has some condensation in it not affecting the beam pattern

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,929 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it not affecting the beam pattern

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,196 miles

all 4 tyres have some light cracking to them

Fail 8 Mar 2019 35,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres have some light cracking to them

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes to the brake comprensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from the rear brake hose to the brake comprensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,874 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,572 miles

condensation in nearside front indicator lens

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 10,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,245 miles

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 XXL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Red 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 XXL, 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 GJ08 XXL registered?

GJ08 XXL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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