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K500 BOT

2016 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,697 mi
Last recorded85,697 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 BOT
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rust heavy in places all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy rust all over chassis and floors

Fail 27 Feb 2026 104,875 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rust heavy in places all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy rust all over chassis and floors

Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 84,754 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 71,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 56,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,531 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,010 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,439 miles

n/s/f brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 64,431 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 62,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,824 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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K500 BOT is a 2016 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K500 BOT, 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 10 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K500 BOT is a 2016 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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