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YH08 XAS

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,869 mi
Last recorded177,869 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XAS
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 177,869 miles

NSF bumper damage

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 168,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 168,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 166,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 166,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 156,459 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 156,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

Pass 26 Aug 2021 156,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 151,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 145,069 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 145,069 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,067 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 133,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 97,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,845 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,119 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 54,689 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,834 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 39,206 miles

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

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

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 XAS is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

YH08 XAS is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is YH08 XAS safe to buy?

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