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MJ08 NKF

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 NKF
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 109,958 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 109,941 miles

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside front lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,634 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,209 miles

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

vehicle corroded in several places underside

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,657 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,713 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,092 miles

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

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

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

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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MJ08 NKF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ08 NKF, 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 MJ08 NKF registered?

MJ08 NKF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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