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MW56 KDU

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 116,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 109,668 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 102,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 94,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 86,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,148 miles

Front track bar has slight play at pivots

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,283 miles

Alternator and air-con belts slack needing some agjustment.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint noisy on "lock to lock" but minimal play detected.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,204 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 48,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake fluid slightly low

nearside rear tyre has light cracking between treads

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,031 miles

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

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

brake fluid slightly low

nearside rear tyre has light cracking between treads

Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,221 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,319 miles

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

n/s rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,019 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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MW56 KDU 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 MW56 KDU, 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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MW56 KDU is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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