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HV08 FHL

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Loose connection on bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 64,804 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,168 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,308 miles

front number plate damaged

headlight lenses and beam images poor

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

offside rear light outer lense damaged

underbody corrosion to cab

Fail 7 Jul 2021 58,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

headlight lenses and beam images poor

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

offside rear light outer lense damaged

underbody corrosion to cab

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside parking brake poor

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 May 2019 51,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,418 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 43,414 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,112 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,239 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,171 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 12,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,018 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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HV08 FHL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black 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 HV08 FHL, 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 HV08 FHL registered?

HV08 FHL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 FHL 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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