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SJ09 WTC

2009 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,081 mi
Last recorded104,081 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 WTC
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lense brocken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all suspension corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lense brocken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 125,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,511 miles

Some corrosion at suspension areas.

Pass 13 May 2022 123,410 miles

some corrosion at suspension areas.

Pass 27 May 2021 122,320 miles

Some corrosion at suspension areas.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

lights damaged and repaired with tape

oil leak at engine

Fail 21 Jan 2020 118,773 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

lights damaged and repaired with tape

oil leak at engine

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2018 112,531 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,720 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T- piece to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T- piece to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake load valve to brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn centre joint ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,262 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in n/s/r/ light lens

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,414 miles

n/s/r/ light lens has crack on it

trailer 7 pin socket lid in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,414 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ light lens has crack on it

trailer 7 pin socket lid in poor condition

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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SJ09 WTC is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ09 WTC, 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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SJ09 WTC is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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