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DG56 VLD

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VLD
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 118,024 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded all over

radiator lower panel corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 117,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT/CHASSIS CORODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES, FRONT PANEL/RADIATOR SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX/TAIL PIPE REPAIRED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 109,752 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 109,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,956 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security F.PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 100,956 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security F.PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 90,072 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,964 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 80,683 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,624 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,016 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil seep from rocker gasket - oil present on top of bell housing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,667 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,573 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light not illuminating

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,137 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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DG56 VLD is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG56 VLD, 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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DG56 VLD is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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