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LL08 UYW

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,458 mi
Last recorded70,458 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 UYW
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 65,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 62,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,923 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,005 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,771 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 44,750 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,524 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,966 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 21,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracked down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald and cracked (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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LL08 UYW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL08 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

LL08 UYW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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