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YG08 JHO

2008 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JHO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 67,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

full underside of vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 16 May 2025 63,888 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion on full underside and all front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 May 2025 63,888 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion on full underside and all front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 May 2024 58,884 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Rear chassis sections corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 54,242 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 42,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 13 May 2021 33,730 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 33,730 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 23,973 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,851 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,597 miles

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

full chassis corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 22,597 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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full chassis corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,142 miles

chassis surface rust

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,710 miles

front brake discs signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,436 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,812 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,985 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,381 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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YG08 JHO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG08 JHO, 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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YG08 JHO is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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