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HW08 FND

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,998 mi
Last recorded125,998 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FND
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 125,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,629 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 125,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 124,032 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))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 124,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,283 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 121,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 120,231 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))

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,231 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 117,125 miles

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

rear lights broken but not showing white light

Fail 18 Sep 2018 117,125 miles

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

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

rear lights broken but not showing white light

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 113,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,058 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 106,058 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,106 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper rubbers perished

nearside handbrake performaqnce lower than offside

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,255 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,242 miles

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

rear prop shaft uj worn (center)

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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HW08 FND is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW08 FND, 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 HW08 FND registered?

HW08 FND is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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