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YB07 FRV

2007 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,344 mi
Last recorded198,344 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda BT-5082,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 198,344 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 184,189 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front bumper reinforcer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + offside central & far rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 184,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nearside relay unit arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front bumper reinforcer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + offside central & far rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 166,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front idler arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 149,476 miles

Both tail lamp lenses slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel From steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' + Outside Zone 'A' contained within a 40mm circle (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 149,476 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel From steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' + Outside Zone 'A' contained within a 40mm circle (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,763 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 131,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s rear (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,671 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,552 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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YB07 FRV is a 2007 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 82,985 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 YB07 FRV, 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 19 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB07 FRV is a 2007 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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