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LL08 UXV

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,584 mi
Last recorded180,584 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 UXV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 180,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 178,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust and on components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 174,613 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2023 174,538 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted exposed retaining clips (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion underbody

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 167,150 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also general play drop links both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Oct 2021 167,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded all upper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also general play drop links both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2020 157,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,983 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 142,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light unit as a crack in lens

Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light unit as a crack in lens

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,304 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,331 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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LL08 UXV 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 78.9%.

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 LL08 UXV, 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 LL08 UXV registered?

LL08 UXV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LL08 UXV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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