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WM57 KAU

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,233 mi
Last recorded145,233 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 KAU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 145,233 miles

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossbar (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 145,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossbar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front door strap broken

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 124,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from 3 way splitter to o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front door strap broken

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,838 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near brake load sensing valve (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,890 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r and n/s/r (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked but readable

Fail 11 Jan 2018 106,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to 3 way splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to 3 way splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to axle 3 way splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r and n/s/r (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked but readable

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,815 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,737 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,737 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,443 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s h/brake cable x1 bracket not fitted but cables are not insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear hand brake cables insecure

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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WM57 KAU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WM57 KAU, 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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WM57 KAU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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