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LR59 PVL

2009 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 PVL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 142,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 142,354 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear bed brace excessively corroded within 30cm of the rear bed mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 138,369 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 138,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,833 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 128,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights of dash time of test

shocker top bush slights play

Fail 26 May 2022 128,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative connection (4.6.1 (a))

no warning lights of dash time of test

shocker top bush slights play

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,080 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,080 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,001 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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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LR59 PVL is a 2009 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 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 LR59 PVL, 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 17 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 LR59 PVL registered?

LR59 PVL is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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