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GV57 VXP

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,776 mi
Last recorded123,776 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VXP
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 123,776 miles

under side corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,676 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,296 miles

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

none standard cap fitted to brake fluid reservoir

Fail 6 Mar 2023 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,922 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,922 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,004 miles

chassis rails corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

rusty under vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2015 80,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

rusty under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 75,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip to screen

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,142 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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GV57 VXP is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc 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 GV57 VXP, 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 GV57 VXP registered?

GV57 VXP is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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