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NU08 MGX

2008 Mazda BT-50

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MGX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,829 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/floor pan corroded by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced quarter panel bracket broken/corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/floor pan corroded by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced quarter panel bracket broken/corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe has crack in V of twin tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear underside of floorpan slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly shouldering outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2025 96,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/floor pan corroded by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced quarter panel bracket broken/corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/floor pan corroded by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced quarter panel bracket broken/corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and corrosion around body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe has crack in V of twin tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear underside of floorpan slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly shouldering outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 85,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,702 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 73,702 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 73,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,641 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 62,641 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 62,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 62,536 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,175 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 44,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,088 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back and balance valve feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,266 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 38,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,599 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 14,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,758 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 MGX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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