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LM08 AEF

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 AEF
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,663 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 64,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at load comp value all marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 59,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES THAT GO TO LIGHT LADEN VALVE ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES THAT GO TO LIGHT LADEN VALVE ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,556 miles

Various metal brakes pipes slightly corroded around load sensing valve at rear

Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,638 miles

Various metal brake pipes on and around load sensing valve corroded above rear axle

Fail 12 Feb 2019 51,638 miles

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

Various metal brake pipes on and around load sensing valve corroded above rear axle

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion on metal pipes on and around rear brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish crack slighty (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe between load valve and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,916 miles

windscreen hasd slight damage ns, not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,985 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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LM08 AEF 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 LM08 AEF, 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 LM08 AEF registered?

LM08 AEF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LM08 AEF 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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