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PY56 DCO

2006 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,151 mi
Last recorded128,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DCO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,151 miles

Offside Rear Lower tub brace us

Fail 21 Jan 2025 128,111 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower tub brace us

Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underseal applied underbody

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,043 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed front to rear

Vehicle structure corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,965 miles

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

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

corroded under body

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corroded under body

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 100,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 95,006 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 89,752 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 84,395 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 84,395 miles

Braking system leaking front to rears x2 (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,851 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 64,496 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn near wear bands

Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn near wear bands

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,990 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

small stone chip in windscrean n/s

Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,990 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

small stone chip in windscrean n/s

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,767 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,491 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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PY56 DCO is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PY56 DCO, 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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PY56 DCO is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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