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FL56 XUU

2006 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

256,486 mi
Last recorded256,486 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XUU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 256,486 miles

Exterior body is corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 256,480 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exterior body is corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 256,423 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Body Corroded not seriously weakened

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 253,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 247,975 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 247,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 242,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 233,544 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 233,544 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 226,665 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 225,604 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 225,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 203,888 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 203,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking load sensor (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 193,146 miles

OS wiper blade rubber split at ends

Fail 20 Mar 2017 193,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

OS wiper blade rubber split at ends

Pass 8 Mar 2016 180,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT LIMIT!! (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise change with pads! (3.5.1i)

Slight play detected in in all steering joints resulting in moderate movement at wheels both sides

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 8 Mar 2016 180,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT LIMIT!! (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise change with pads! (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Slight play detected in in all steering joints resulting in moderate movement at wheels both sides

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2015 169,958 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 169,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 159,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 159,247 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 138,327 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 138,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,390 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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FL56 XUU is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FL56 XUU, 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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What year was FL56 XUU registered?

FL56 XUU is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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