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GL57 FBX

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,366 mi
Last recorded94,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FBX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,366 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 94,357 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 93,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,770 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 91,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components corroded mountings & chassis (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,988 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Feb 2021 88,939 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slightly low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,174 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 81,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of both main around securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,040 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,291 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 74,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,207 miles

rear tyres wearing low on legal tread

Pass 31 Dec 2014 58,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,012 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 41,691 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 41,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,020 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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GL57 FBX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL57 FBX, 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 GL57 FBX registered?

GL57 FBX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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