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OV08 PKK

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 PKK
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,985 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 106,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength frront mount of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 106,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front mount of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front mount of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,775 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,769 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,507 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,195 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,187 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged all rear pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,139 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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OV08 PKK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV08 PKK, 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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OV08 PKK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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