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YB08 ZTJ

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 70,562 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 70,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 66,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 66,842 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 62,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 52,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,332 miles

most suspension parts have slight surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 23,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,293 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 ZTJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

YB08 ZTJ is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 ZTJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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