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ML08 LUB

2008 Mazda BT-50

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,517 mi
Last recorded135,517 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 LUB
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 135,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 131,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 126,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop,mid u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop,mid u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,784 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Washers poor

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,758 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Idler (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside splash guard loose

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,857 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Very slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Fail 16 Mar 2016 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Very slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,535 miles

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)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,211 miles

Rear propshaft has slight play in rear u/j.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,814 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,814 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ML08 LUB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML08 LUB, 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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ML08 LUB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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