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YH08 PYL

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,357 mi
Last recorded110,357 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 PYL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 110,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 110,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring mounting behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chaissis rails corrored front to rear at both sides

rear axle leaking at diff plate

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

near side Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc chassis brakes , steering etc

various rear brake pipes to l.s.v slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 104,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

near side Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc chassis brakes , steering etc

various rear brake pipes to l.s.v slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 96,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear number plate lights dim

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind on o/s/f brake

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc chassis brakes , steering etc

various rear brake pipes to l.s.v slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 95,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear number plate lights dim

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind on o/s/f brake

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc chassis brakes , steering etc

various rear brake pipes to l.s.v slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 86,623 miles

Front free off bonnet safety catch

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear tow bar electrical socket insercure

general corrosion to chassis ,suspension.etc

Pass 9 May 2017 78,379 miles

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

both rear number plate lights slightly dim

slight surface rust to rear brake pipes

various surface rust to the underside of the vehicle(chassis , axle , sub-frame, exhaust etc )

Pass 4 May 2016 69,570 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

slight surface rust to vehicle

Fail 4 May 2016 69,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust hangers corroded

slight surface rust to vehicle

Pass 27 May 2015 60,867 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 60,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 54,025 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 54,010 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 46,158 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 46,158 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,309 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 37,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 27,436 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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YH08 PYL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YH08 PYL, 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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YH08 PYL is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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