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SL08 SFO

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,743 mi
Last recorded141,743 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SFO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 141,743 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 138,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,389 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,292 miles

Nearside Front track rod end split pin

Fail 11 Mar 2020 134,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,876 miles

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,842 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,570 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,427 miles

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.

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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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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