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VN56 UDV

2006 Mazda BT-50

White Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,466 mi
Last recorded228,466 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UDV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 228,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear light cluster has damage

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 221,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 219,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front floor slightly corroded near body mounting

Fail 3 Jul 2023 219,245 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front floor slightly corroded near body mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2022 216,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 216,252 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white in colour (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 210,874 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 202,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 183,455 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 166,559 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 166,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 156,361 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 156,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 150,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 150,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 142,142 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 125,252 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 125,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,456 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,333 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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VN56 UDV is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in White with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN56 UDV, 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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What year was VN56 UDV registered?

VN56 UDV is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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