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SD09 RPO

2009 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,143 mi
Last recorded196,143 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 RPO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 196,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 187,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 179,437 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 178,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view outer casing also sharp (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 169,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 169,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,450 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not restricting light output

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

corrosion in various places underneath and rear

Fail 7 Oct 2021 159,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not restricting light output

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

corrosion in various places underneath and rear

Pass 3 May 2019 135,510 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,895 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,502 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,289 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,150 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 90,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,048 miles

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

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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SD09 RPO is a 2009 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 65%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 SD09 RPO, 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 17 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD09 RPO is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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