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YG57 GGA

2008 Mazda BT-50

Green Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,868 mi
Last recorded188,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GGA
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 188,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 188,867 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 184,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 176,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 176,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,619 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges small cut

chip in screen

Fail 19 Apr 2024 163,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges small cut

chip in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2023 150,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front chip in screen

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrode from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 150,578 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lots black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front chip in screen

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrode from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 138,322 miles

Auxiliary belts worn/loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 138,065 miles

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

Auxiliary belts worn/loose

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Intake pipe to turbo split

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp mount broken, but still secure

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 127,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 127,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 122,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,254 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 95,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,828 miles

offside rear lense damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

long travel on park brake

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,492 miles

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

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

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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YG57 GGA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Green with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YG57 GGA, 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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YG57 GGA is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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