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SM08 EXZ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EXZ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 94,868 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 94,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle (D) bush excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened anchor bracket corroded ,crumbling and seriously weakened . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner face of chassis corroded and holed extensively above rear axle bump stop . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle (D) bush excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened anchor bracket corroded ,crumbling and seriously weakened. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70R16 tyre under 1.6 mm . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked.

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 87,800 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush slight wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 82,040 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring anchor mounting bracket weakened by corrosion and centre brace bracket missing . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft joint at rear differential excessively worn . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush slight wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,526 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim barely working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail inner face above rear leaf spring / beside load sensing valve holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross beam that load sensing valve is mounted to is corroded and holed in the centre. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member which holds spare wheel excessively corroded in area of rear suspension- nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 69,132 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed above leaf spring front mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre tread perished slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,743 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,463 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 47,700 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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SM08 EXZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM08 EXZ, 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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SM08 EXZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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