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WL08 JYS

2008 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JYS
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded and all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded rear edges (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished sidewalls and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed and rear corroded and small hole n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded and all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded rear edges (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished sidewalls and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed and rear corroded and small hole n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 68,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 57,009 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 May 2017 49,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light not working

Fail 10 May 2017 49,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all three short pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 May 2016 45,465 miles

rear brake pipes have been rubbed down and painted cannot check condition

Fail 23 May 2016 45,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 41,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 34,899 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 31,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,937 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 JYS is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYS, 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 WL08 JYS registered?

WL08 JYS is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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