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YE08 TXU

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,761 mi
Last recorded148,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 TXU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 148,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 142,664 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front side mirror cover is missing

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

rear screen is missing

Fail 31 Jan 2024 134,170 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front side mirror cover is missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear screen is missing

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,225 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,225 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,111 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 110,111 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,813 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 92,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,615 miles

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,607 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,193 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 14 Jan 2016 65,193 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,097 miles

one number plate light dull.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r registration plate light dim

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,837 miles

o/s/r registration plate light dim

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 TXU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

YE08 TXU is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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