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YB08 ZTK

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,659 mi
Last recorded71,659 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 71,550 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,481 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,480 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 54,480 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 48,805 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 48,770 miles

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from comp valve to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,865 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,496 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,582 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 ZTK 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 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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

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

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