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YR08 MVG

2008 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,933 mi
Last recorded154,933 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MVG
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 154,933 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to quarter panel

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 152,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to quarter panel

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 150,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 150,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 148,943 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 148,938 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 146,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,540 miles

nsf/osf tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,856 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 121,797 miles

front brake imbalance only just meets requirements and will need looking at

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

oil leak

slight warp on both rear brakes

Fail 17 May 2013 121,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

oil leak

slight warp on both rear brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,943 miles

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

offside rear light cover lens broken

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,743 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YR08 MVG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR08 MVG, 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 YR08 MVG registered?

YR08 MVG is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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