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ML08 RVK

2008 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,138 mi
Last recorded37,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 RVK
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 37,138 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer too cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear to front brake pipes from the load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,899 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,947 miles

accident damage to bodywork

rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,524 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 25,522 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 20,077 miles

front windscreen slightly marked by wiper blades

vehicle has accident damage all around body panels

Fail 22 May 2015 20,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

front windscreen slightly marked by wiper blades

vehicle has accident damage all around body panels

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,064 miles

bodywork has lots of accident damage

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 14,471 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,114 miles

bodywork damage

Fail 25 Oct 2011 11,080 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

bodywork damage

o/s rear lamp damaged

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 RVK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVK, 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 ML08 RVK registered?

ML08 RVK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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