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P4 TUG

2009 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,117 mi
Last recorded124,117 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TUG
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 124,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 122,175 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 122,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe from brake valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bonnet safety catch seized

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,935 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 117,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,432 miles

Bonnet safety catch inop

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 111,431 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet safety catch inop

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,102 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,682 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play sector arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,438 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,438 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,752 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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P4 TUG is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P4 TUG, 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 P4 TUG registered?

P4 TUG is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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