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WA57 PCV

2008 Mazda BT-50

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,907 mi
Last recorded166,907 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda BT-5078,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 PCV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 166,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 161,730 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

smoke test only just met requirements

some corrosion offside rear chassis section

Fail 26 Jul 2024 161,647 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 x headlamp covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

smoke test only just met requirements

some corrosion offside rear chassis section

Pass 17 Jul 2023 157,291 miles

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

onset of corrosion offside rear chassis section

smoke test limit just met requirements

Fail 17 Jul 2023 157,291 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

onset of corrosion offside rear chassis section

smoke test limit just met requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2022 156,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,329 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2021 148,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,790 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 126,083 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster lens damaged causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,877 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 116,877 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure Lamp mount damaged and loose (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,380 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,482 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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WA57 PCV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA57 PCV, 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 WA57 PCV registered?

WA57 PCV is a 2008 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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