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OY56 SYR

2006 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

266,517 mi
Last recorded266,517 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SYR
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 266,517 miles

unable to test rear belts

Pass 15 Nov 2023 245,382 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 9 Nov 2023 244,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near load sensing valve (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 8 Nov 2022 209,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine light on but not applicable for age of vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2022 209,286 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine light on but not applicable for age

Fail 4 Nov 2022 209,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine light on but not applicable for age

Pass 8 Nov 2021 184,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2021 184,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front chassis has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 164,186 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 164,163 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes rusty where they go to the brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,537 miles

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded (near limit)

Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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)

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear propshaft U/j badly worn + Egg man on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high Both=adjusted (1.8)

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

Rear propshaft U/j badly worn + Egg man on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight O/S/F brake bind

Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 28,353 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,124 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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OY56 SYR is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY56 SYR, 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 OY56 SYR registered?

OY56 SYR is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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