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OV08 UZT

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 119,815 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 112,653 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 112,653 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 105,415 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 96,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2021 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 74,164 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 74,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 62,845 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,690 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,528 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 51,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 45,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate illumination glass cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 39,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,229 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 27,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 27,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,662 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 UZT is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV08 UZT, 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 OV08 UZT registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV08 UZT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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