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SM57 UOV

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 UOV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

chassie corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 111,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,711 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,240 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 37,964 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,964 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,986 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 23 Dec 2010 15,674 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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SM57 UOV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM57 UOV, 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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SM57 UOV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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