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SP08 YHN

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,690 mi
Last recorded123,690 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YHN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2021 123,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all ball joint boots cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 cracks in windscreen. 1 on each side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,637 miles

slight play steering joints

Fail 17 Oct 2019 120,637 miles

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

slight play steering joints

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,960 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 115,911 miles

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

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel pipe? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 112,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,470 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,268 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,683 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,683 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,981 miles

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,922 miles

worn shoulder o/s front tyre.

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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SP08 YHN is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue 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 SP08 YHN, 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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SP08 YHN is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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