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SP56 XPL

2006 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 XPL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,312 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 138,296 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Center hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 134,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 134,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 126,883 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 126,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,813 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 118,650 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,495 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 235/75r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 109,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link pin broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 235/75r15 (4.1.E.1)

centre propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 99,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,465 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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SP56 XPL is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 XPL, 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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SP56 XPL is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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