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CV56 XKU

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,257 mi
Last recorded125,257 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 125,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 125,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 118,578 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 118,578 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,404 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2024 110,404 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under side under sealed

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all under neath covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,147 miles

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 61,499 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,657 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 7,511 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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CV56 XKU 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 CV56 XKU, 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 XKU is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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