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R15 MBW

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,683 mi
Last recorded105,683 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MBW
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 105,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,333 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear SHOCK SPLASH SHIELD CORRODED AND SEPERATED

Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,064 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on very knobly tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing splash shields completely corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,064 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator valve to 'T' piece qty 2 and comp valve to rear hose qty 1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both getting cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on very knobly tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing splash shields completely corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 89,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,256 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,349 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,290 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,302 miles

Front pads worn low.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,387 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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R15 MBW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R15 MBW, 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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R15 MBW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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