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HK08 ZHU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,843 mi
Last recorded137,843 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZHU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,843 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 137,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyres perishing both sides

Fail 13 Mar 2024 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyres perishing both sides

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,589 miles

idle arm nearside front - slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2022 114,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,265 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between chassis and fuel tank to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,659 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded through clip alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded through clip alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,813 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,911 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 31,911 miles

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

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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HK08 ZHU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK08 ZHU, 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 HK08 ZHU registered?

HK08 ZHU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is HK08 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 ZHU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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