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GP08 CWJ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 CWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,173 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle under sealed(lanogaurd)

Fail 12 Aug 2025 106,173 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle under sealed(lanogaurd)

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,720 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 77,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,789 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres have deep cracks in outer side wall and perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,372 miles

oil residue engine areas

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp outer lens missing

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking and perishing nearside and offside

oil leak engine areas

Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,200 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside wing mirror case damaged and repaired with tape

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Outer tyre sidewalls perished nearside and offside

Nearside Front grabbing slightly

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

Rear Outer tyre sidewalls perished nearside and offside

oil leak engine area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,530 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKS IN OUTER WALL BUT NOT ENOUGH DEEP TO RICH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 30,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MIRROR (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKS IN OUTER WALL BUT NOT ENOUGH DEEP TO RICH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,820 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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GP08 CWJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GP08 CWJ, 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 GP08 CWJ registered?

GP08 CWJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GP08 CWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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