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YE08 KUW

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,229 mi
Last recorded143,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KUW
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 143,102 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,023 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 132,023 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush wrap round bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 119,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 119,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear lamp is damaged slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear lamp is damaged slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,874 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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YE08 KUW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YE08 KUW, 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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YE08 KUW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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