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RO08 ZWK

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ZWK
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 94,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,824 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 91,256 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 90,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded COMPENSATOR FEED X 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 82,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,726 miles

4x Tyres perishing

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,726 miles

4x Tyres perishing

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,129 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,583 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,553 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

a larger than standed interia mirror is fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,936 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,699 miles

O/S/R LAMP CRACKED

Oil leak

UNDER BONNET TOWING SOCKET CHAFFING AGAINST BOOST PIPE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RO08 ZWK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO08 ZWK, 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 RO08 ZWK registered?

RO08 ZWK is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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