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YJ08 BPW

2008 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BPW
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 140,885 miles

Surface rust underbody and components

Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,006 miles

Surface rust underbody and components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,473 miles

Central Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Under-side & various components have corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 115,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,949 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,191 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 7 Oct 2014 47,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,127 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,262 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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YJ08 BPW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ08 BPW, 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 YJ08 BPW registered?

YJ08 BPW is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 BPW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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