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RF08 EYJ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2018 68,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,277 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,057 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,187 miles

n/s/r outer light lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,635 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,955 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s/r tyre very near wear limit

Pass 27 Oct 2012 38,456 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,848 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 31 May 2011 31,290 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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RF08 EYJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 EYJ, 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 RF08 EYJ registered?

RF08 EYJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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