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LL08 UYE

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,103 mi
Last recorded160,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 UYE
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 160,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 155,109 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 155,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 148,711 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,519 miles

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

Nearside Steering idler has slight play

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 137,641 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn All rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 127,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,615 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded going into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes going into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both rear wheels have side to side movement

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/r wheel (side to side)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,433 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 UYE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UYE, 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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LL08 UYE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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