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PK08 EDF

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 EDF
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 125,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 125,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 122,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 119,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,321 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 106,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,622 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,161 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 83,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,641 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,113 miles

light body work damage

offside front fog light not working

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,113 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light body work damage

offside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,416 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PK08 EDF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK08 EDF, 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 PK08 EDF registered?

PK08 EDF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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