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YA57 OTX

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OTX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,634 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 122,634 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,669 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 121,669 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides lens scratched (polished out) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 120,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 117,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS fault warning light illuminates intermittently (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2019 110,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear water ingress

Fail 10 Aug 2019 110,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear water ingress

Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,112 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 100,112 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,233 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,904 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,552 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YA57 OTX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YA57 OTX, 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 YA57 OTX registered?

YA57 OTX is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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