MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 51% (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Body too chassis mounting rusted/missing (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bolt missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock fixing mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end split pin
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @front of rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end split pin
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler arm pivot excesively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes coverd in grease
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
metal brake pipes coverd in grease
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside door mirror damaged but no sharp edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?
Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.
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SL08 SFO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black 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 SL08 SFO, 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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SL08 SFO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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