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YL57 OCB

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OCB
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 135,394 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 130,305 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 123,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,169 miles

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

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

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

handbrake only just meets legal requirements

Fail 5 Jun 2020 119,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake only just meets legal requirements

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,284 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 108,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,287 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)

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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YL57 OCB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL57 OCB, 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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YL57 OCB is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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