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OE08 HYC

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HYC
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 128,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,312 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,392 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,035 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 49,547 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,826 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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OE08 HYC is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE08 HYC, 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 OE08 HYC registered?

OE08 HYC is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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