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SH08 AFE

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,268 mi
Last recorded223,268 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 223,268 miles

Drivers door has excessive corrosion to lower corner

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

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle/ chassis

Headlamp lenses faded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre uneven tread wear N/s & O/s

Fail 1 Nov 2021 223,251 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Injector/ engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Universal joint U/S (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door has excessive corrosion to lower corner

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

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle/ chassis

Headlamp lenses faded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre uneven tread wear N/s & O/s

Pass 28 Oct 2020 214,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front , Rear and center. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 214,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt and rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idling arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front , Rear and center. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 206,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 198,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 198,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 195,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 195,420 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 182,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 176,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 176,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 166,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 166,877 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 145,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,326 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 110,829 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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SH08 AFE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH08 AFE, 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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SH08 AFE is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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