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HT57 JKY

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,006 mi
Last recorded81,006 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 JKY
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,588 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Change soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Change soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes connected to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Change soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Change soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes connected to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 77,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,894 miles

Brake lights didn’t work first time tested

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both over rear axle. Change asap (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,113 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,046 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,046 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,840 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,840 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,731 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 59,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,041 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HT57 JKY is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HT57 JKY, 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 HT57 JKY registered?

HT57 JKY is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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