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SV08 GSO

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,200 mi
Last recorded106,200 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 GSO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,200 miles

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

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all body mounts rusting

n/s steering idler bush worn

rear chassis corroded (not exsesive)

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

N/S STEERING IDLER BUSH WORN

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S IDLER AND IDLER BUSH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections at rear spring rear hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary safety catch siezed

centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,656 miles

rear chassis rusting at rear spring hangers

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,755 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

light corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,281 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspect high level stop lamp permanantly disconnected

Fail 2 Oct 2014 38,281 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspect high level stop lamp permanantly disconnected

Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,583 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 22,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,949 miles

o/s front brake hose held on secure with cable tie

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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SV08 GSO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SV08 GSO, 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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What year was SV08 GSO registered?

SV08 GSO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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