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YH08 XJB

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XJB
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 168,865 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 157,877 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located on compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 146,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 130,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 118,989 miles

Aux belts require replacing soon

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,342 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 107,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,458 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,282 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,140 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,220 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 XJB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH08 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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