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KA57 YXE

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,090 mi
Last recorded115,090 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 YXE
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,090 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 115,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,713 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 93,954 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,919 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 82,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,345 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 72,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,827 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,826 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,541 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front crash bar insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail lamp smashed (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 46,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,829 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

front bumper on nearside loose

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,596 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,604 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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KA57 YXE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KA57 YXE, 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 KA57 YXE registered?

KA57 YXE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KA57 YXE shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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