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HW57 JHK

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,540 mi
Last recorded126,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 126,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside - Offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside - Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside - Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside - Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside - Offside steering box and idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine sump pan heavily corroded

front slam panel heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Nearside - Offside pipes replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside - Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside - Offside steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper linkage components poor condition recommend replacing

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside - offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside - offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside - offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,152 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,738 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front steering idler ball joint very slight play

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 106,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/15c 109/107s runway (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front steering idler ball joint very slight play

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,516 miles

slight bodywork damage

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,172 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing low in the center tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wet when tested

Pass 16 Feb 2013 45,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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HW57 JHK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW57 JHK, 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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HW57 JHK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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