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HJ59 VLT

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,594 mi
Last recorded78,594 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 VLT
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 78,589 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,867 miles

Both Rear Light Lens are Damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & From Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Lower (Both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 74,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Both Rear Light Lens are Damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & From Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Lower (Both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,128 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 69,876 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,804 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 64,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,581 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,422 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 54,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,024 miles

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,484 miles

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

No reading obtained on DSM

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 43,484 miles

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

No reading obtained on DSM

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 29,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 24,903 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,571 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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HJ59 VLT is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 HJ59 VLT, 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 17 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ59 VLT is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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