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OE56 OEN

2006 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,439 mi
Last recorded135,439 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OEN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,439 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 135,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis support panel corroded above leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer, holed around pipe outlet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 130,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 130,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,552 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes at LSV (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 126,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes at LSV (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at LSV (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front hanger - beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 120,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

engine mill lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

engine mill lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,163 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,143 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,250 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 106,250 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,496 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,184 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes are perished

Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,027 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 88,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2011 59,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,157 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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OE56 OEN is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OE56 OEN, 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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OE56 OEN is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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