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J66 PWJ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,569 mi
Last recorded145,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 PWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,569 miles

Front both tyres out of shape

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 131,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 124,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,745 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 119,745 miles

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

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 20 Oct 2021 113,350 miles

Front BONNET MOULDING MISSING CLIPS SHARP

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,206 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable insecure.

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable insecure.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 88,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,073 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,554 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,179 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 33,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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J66 PWJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J66 PWJ, 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 J66 PWJ registered?

J66 PWJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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