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HG56 MWL

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,220 mi
Last recorded129,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 MWL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,344 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,632 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 117,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 111,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to & from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to & from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,703 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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HG56 MWL is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG56 MWL, 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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HG56 MWL is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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