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SC08 TPZ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 TPZ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 167,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 167,179 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 159,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 151,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,542 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside wiperblade smearing screen slightly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff corroded and slight leak

Fail 27 Aug 2018 142,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from weight load valve to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from joining piece to weight load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from joining piece to weight load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff corroded and leaking

coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,962 miles

All 3 brake pipes at weight load valve corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear prop shaft rear universal joint worn excesively

Pass 29 Aug 2016 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall scuffed

Fail 29 Aug 2016 115,155 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,129 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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SC08 TPZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC08 TPZ, 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 SC08 TPZ registered?

SC08 TPZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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