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NU58 BVB

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,450 mi
Last recorded166,450 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 BVB
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,450 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 166,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering nearspring eye (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight misting off oil from steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2024 156,953 miles

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2023 148,084 miles

chasssis corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,388 miles

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 15 Sep 2022 139,387 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,910 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 130,900 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached both front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,298 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,533 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 106,533 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,482 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,631 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / under tray

Fail 21 Sep 2016 69,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / under tray

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from hose to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NU58 BVB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU58 BVB, 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 NU58 BVB registered?

NU58 BVB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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