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HJ08 VFU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VFU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,575 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,408 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,914 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 74,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,542 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,963 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,945 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,641 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,641 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,100 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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HJ08 VFU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ08 VFU, 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 HJ08 VFU registered?

HJ08 VFU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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