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PL57 RDO

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 RDO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 89,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t piece to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 82,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t piece to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe gasket joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,773 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2020 73,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 69,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,758 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,474 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,560 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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PL57 RDO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL57 RDO, 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 PL57 RDO registered?

PL57 RDO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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