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WL08 FPY

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,409 mi
Last recorded136,409 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 FPY
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,102 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 136,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,528 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 121,521 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 104,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 83,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,259 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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WL08 FPY is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL08 FPY, 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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WL08 FPY is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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