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MA09 YZB

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,792 mi
Last recorded94,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YZB
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,792 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 94,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51%, offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 92,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 92,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,100 miles

Front reg plate cracked

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded that bad a hole has developed, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front reg plate cracked

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,461 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 71,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion to all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit loose

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis and crossmembers heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis corroded at towbar mountings. (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 71,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion to all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lamp unit loose

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis and crossmembers heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis corroded at towbar mountings. (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 68,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out off shape

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 59,598 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,138 miles

1.Corrosion to rear brake pipes. 2.Rear tyres worn.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1.Corrosion to rear brake pipes. 2.Rear tyres worn.

Pass 2 May 2013 31,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 20,768 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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MA09 YZB is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA09 YZB, 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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MA09 YZB is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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