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WJ08 XVX

2008 Mazda BT-50

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,913 mi
Last recorded93,913 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XVX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 93,913 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear chassis has surface corrossion.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,069 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,505 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,396 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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WJ08 XVX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJ08 XVX, 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 WJ08 XVX registered?

WJ08 XVX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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