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MA08 XLB

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XLB
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,393 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,912 miles

all rear steel brake pipes to load valve corroded

chassis and inner sills all corroded

front brake discs corroded

front steel brake pipes and flexi pipes corroded

near side front brake binding

rear leaf springs and front suspension arms all corroded

unable to fully inspect front and rear inner wheel arches/chassis due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,849 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,012 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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MA08 XLB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MA08 XLB, 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 MA08 XLB registered?

MA08 XLB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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