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WJ59 LJN

2009 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,575 mi
Last recorded72,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda BT-5074,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 LJN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,575 miles

All welding under sealed

Fail 14 Jul 2026 72,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake bind

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,200 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front stabiliser arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front stabiliser arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2023 57,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front stabiliser arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front stabiliser arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,589 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 46,586 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,329 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 40,329 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,169 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 25,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,040 miles

both front & near side rear tyres punctured

Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,748 miles

Left hand rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,681 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 11,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,383 miles

near side rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,274 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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WJ59 LJN is a 2009 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ59 LJN, 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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WJ59 LJN is a 2009 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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