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SL56 VTN

2006 Mazda BT-50

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,080 mi
Last recorded134,080 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VTN
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 134,080 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable idler slight movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,428 miles

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

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

front panel corroded / holed

Fail 7 Nov 2017 123,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front panel corroded / holed

Pass 2 Nov 2016 116,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,183 miles

front panel corroded and holed

Fail 3 Nov 2015

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front panel corroded and holed

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,033 miles

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

High level stoplamp inop

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 103,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

High level stoplamp inop

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,892 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,812 miles

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,352 miles

nearside rear numberplate light very dull

tail pipe on exhaust looks a little short

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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SL56 VTN is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SL56 VTN, 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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SL56 VTN is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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