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CV56 VAK

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,649 mi
Last recorded181,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VAK
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 181,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

spare wheel not fully secure

Fail 20 Jun 2022 181,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mounting behind front bumper, small area in wheel arch also marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount behind rear bumper, also large area in wheel arech, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

spare wheel not fully secure

Pass 15 Jul 2021 171,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tailboard door handle insecure

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Jul 2021 171,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted moulding missing screws sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear propshaft centre UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tailboard door handle insecure

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2020 166,120 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 166,119 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,186 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 164,182 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,068 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

load valve stiff

n/s/f brake bind on limit

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and getting low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre nail

power steering box damp

wipers smear

Fail 28 Jun 2018 153,068 miles

load valve stiff

n/s/f brake bind on limit

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and getting low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre nail

power steering box damp

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,726 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front anti rollbar end link bushes worn & perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 140,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bind to o/s/f brake - on limit

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Front anti rollbar end link bushes worn & perished

Load valve stiff

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Some corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,855 miles

Chassis corroded

Corrosion around rear spring mounts

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear flexi hose ferrule corroded

Some corrosion to o/s/f floor area

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,041 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,522 miles

front anti roll bar link arm bushes well worn & splitting

Fail 14 Aug 2014 110,520 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front anti roll bar link arm bushes well worn & splitting

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished & leaking but not allowing ingress of dirt or moisture

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,477 miles

centre stop light not working not wired in

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight surface rust to inner sills

Fail 26 Jul 2013 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

centre stop light not working not wired in

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight surface rust to inner sills

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/r number plate light cover missing but not showing white light to rear

Fail 8 Aug 2012 84,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/r number plate light cover missing but not showing white light to rear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,698 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 2 miles

front reg plate small crack

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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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CV56 VAK 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 58.3%.

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 CV56 VAK, 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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CV56 VAK is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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