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YB08 RJZ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 RJZ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 130,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,266 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 116,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,136 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler arm ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,902 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 106,902 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 96,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,443 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,498 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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YB08 RJZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB08 RJZ, 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 YB08 RJZ registered?

YB08 RJZ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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