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YH08 VKM

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,746 mi
Last recorded148,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VKM
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 148,746 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2017 148,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear lamp unit in complete

Pass 22 Dec 2015 123,876 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s dorr mirror glass broken

Fail 14 Dec 2015 123,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s dorr mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 70,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,410 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 VKM is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKM, 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 YH08 VKM registered?

YH08 VKM is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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