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NU08 EJV

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 EJV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 124,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 116,233 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 116,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components and offside mounting brackets bending down (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective fouled on spring hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 102,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear tailpipe snapped off at centre silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,272 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

altenator belt requires adjustment

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering box

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,033 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,966 miles

both front tyres close to limit 2mm

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,690 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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NU08 EJV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU08 EJV, 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 NU08 EJV registered?

NU08 EJV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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