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MJ57 OEA

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,779 mi
Last recorded92,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 OEA
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,779 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 92,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,681 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,678 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,335 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,022 miles

Nearside 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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MJ57 OEA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 MJ57 OEA, 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 MJ57 OEA registered?

MJ57 OEA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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