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LX08 YMG

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YMG
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 128,250 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 128,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,052 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,072 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc in wiper sweep (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,204 miles

All tyres perished.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,709 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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LX08 YMG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LX08 YMG, 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 LX08 YMG registered?

LX08 YMG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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