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OV09 MUE

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,553 mi
Last recorded111,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 MUE
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 111,553 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 92,349 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 92,327 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 88,804 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 88,797 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission both half shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 80,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 80,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam POSS FAULT ON BULB PLUG BAD EARTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 80,009 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,643 miles

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,642 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,891 miles

no reverse light

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2019 69,890 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

no reverse light

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,759 miles

nearside front tyre wearingo n edge

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,028 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,028 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,671 miles

nearside front shock damp

offside rear lamp damaged

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front shock damp

offside rear lamp damaged

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge and starting to wear on the inner

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 30,503 miles

some play / rough feel to rear wheel brgs

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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OV09 MUE is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OV09 MUE, 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 OV09 MUE registered?

OV09 MUE is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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