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VX09 ZVU

2009 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 ZVU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / cut not reaching cord at test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog light bulb fading [ attention soon ]

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear lights outer lenses damaged

n/s park brake slower application

Fail 25 Sep 2023 96,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / cut not reaching cord at test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog light bulb fading [ attention soon ]

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear lights outer lenses damaged

n/s park brake slower application

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Has Slight Weep

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,027 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,474 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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VX09 ZVU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VX09 ZVU, 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 VX09 ZVU registered?

VX09 ZVU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VX09 ZVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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