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GJ56 VPX

2006 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VPX
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,037 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 84,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,028 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 82,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,219 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 79,219 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,111 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 75,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,084 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 72,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 44,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,512 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 28,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,803 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GJ56 VPX is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJ56 VPX, 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 GJ56 VPX registered?

GJ56 VPX is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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