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SA56 ZBL

2006 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,945 mi
Last recorded140,945 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ZBL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 140,945 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 140,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 140,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 100,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear prop shaft rear joint has slight free play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,246 miles

all front brake pads wearing thin

both front brake pipes greased up

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,381 miles

Slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,679 miles

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

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)

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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SA56 ZBL is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA56 ZBL, 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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SA56 ZBL is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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