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OU09 ZRJ

2009 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,136 mi
Last recorded221,136 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 ZRJ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 221,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 213,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 205,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 195,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 195,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 189,092 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2020 168,513 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 168,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,741 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 161,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 158,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 147,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,559 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OU09 ZRJ is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 OU09 ZRJ, 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 17 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 OU09 ZRJ registered?

OU09 ZRJ is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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