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WG09 GBU

2009 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,252 mi
Last recorded157,252 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 GBU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 157,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 157,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 151,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,742 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 141,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 135,857 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 129,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes-behind tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 108,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 99,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 76,685 miles

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WG09 GBU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG09 GBU, 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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WG09 GBU is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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