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YE08 WEF

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,705 mi
Last recorded100,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 100,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near steering idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 100,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near steering idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 93,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 90,729 miles

Front cab rusty

Front idler arms slight play

general corrosion

Pass 4 May 2023 88,944 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 88,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 86,873 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under shield

Pass 13 May 2021 83,905 miles

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

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

under shield

Pass 5 May 2020 82,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 77,370 miles

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

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

engine cover

under shield

Pass 23 May 2018 72,628 miles

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

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

engine cover

front number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 6 May 2017 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover

front number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,417 miles

undershield

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

engine cover

front number plate showing deterioration

Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 17 May 2014 50,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,605 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 WEF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE08 WEF, 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 WEF is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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