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SP57 VRC

2007 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda BT-5082,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VRC
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,772 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand Brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg holed due to corrosion at the rear leaf spring mount area (Marked Yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear Fog lamp works but is incorrect colour it is white (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Window does not operate and is jammed up with cardboard

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp Cluster Damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear lamp clusters have water condensation visible

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop-shaft center UJ has slight play (Marked Yellow) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS HEAVILY COATED IN MUD. UNABLE TO SEE MULTIPLE COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in mud

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper bar has sharp and rusted edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV joint has play in shaft

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in mud

Nearside Front Inner CV joint has excessive play in shaft

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside covered in mud restricting view of some items

Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside covered in mud restricting view of some items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,211 miles

underside dirty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underside dirty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

underside very dirty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 30,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,341 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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SP57 VRC is a 2007 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 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 82,985 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 SP57 VRC, 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 19 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP57 VRC is a 2007 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 2 September 2007.

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