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PE08 TLZ

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,952 mi
Last recorded155,952 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 TLZ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 155,952 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle by compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,801 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,581 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,774 miles

Both rear light units damaged

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 122,773 miles

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

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

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

Both rear light units damaged

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 61,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 33,641 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres feathered to excess on outer edges (tracking out)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,641 miles

both front tyres feathered to excess on outer edges (tracking out)

Pass 9 May 2011 24,778 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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PE08 TLZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PE08 TLZ, 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 PE08 TLZ registered?

PE08 TLZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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