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YE08 RFN

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,265 mi
Last recorded136,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RFN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 136,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general corrosion to chassis

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion around front body mounts

slight free play in steering joints and steering box

Fail 2 Feb 2015 136,260 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general corrosion to chassis

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion around front body mounts

slight free play in steering joints and steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,348 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 129,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,547 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,384 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 85,384 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 RFN is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFN, 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 YE08 RFN registered?

YE08 RFN is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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