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SH56 XKY

2007 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda BT-5082,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XKY
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,883 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 123,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 119,187 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear and all going to brake proportioning valve (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis heavily scaled along full length

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,337 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear and all going to brake proportioning valve (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis heavily scaled along full length

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering idler worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,183 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 104,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit 0.65 1/m result 1.98 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,211 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

play in nearside front steering idle ball joint marked

rear chassis corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded and nearside rear bent

tow bar and mounts corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,794 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,321 miles

surface corrosion evident rear steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,648 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,076 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,847 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SH56 XKY is a 2007 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 82,985 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 SH56 XKY, 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 19 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 SH56 XKY registered?

SH56 XKY is a 2007 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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