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SV59 ZMU

2009 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZMU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 105,662 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various chassis rails and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections, inner sills and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,783 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot clip loose

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed

corrosion over parts of underbody and suspension components

corrosion over whole chassis front to rear

heavy corrosion at both front outriggers /body mounts

slight corrosion at both front inner wings

Fail 10 May 2023 100,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

suspension heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,627 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 98,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,539 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts too short not contacting nyloc insert. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 80,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 in mid (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,794 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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SV59 ZMU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,010 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 SV59 ZMU, 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 17 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 SV59 ZMU registered?

SV59 ZMU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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