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ML58 VEA

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 VEA
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,927 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,369 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 29,369 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,071 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 25,071 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,864 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,985 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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ML58 VEA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML58 VEA, 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 ML58 VEA registered?

ML58 VEA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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The MOT history for ML58 VEA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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