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AK56 WYU

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,493 mi
Last recorded138,493 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WYU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 138,493 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,232 miles

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 135,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 131,302 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear lights in poor condition

o/s front brake binding

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,976 miles

engine management light on. before 01st July 2008

Fail 13 Mar 2020 120,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on. before 01st July 2008

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,236 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 103,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,863 miles

Rear prop u/j wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Lens broken.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Lens broken.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,865 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AK56 WYU is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 87,596 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 AK56 WYU, 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 20 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK56 WYU is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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