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YD08 OTL

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OTL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,637 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,244 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,244 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,487 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,696 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,141 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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YD08 OTL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD08 OTL, 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 YD08 OTL registered?

YD08 OTL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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