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WL07 APZ

2007 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,538 mi
Last recorded171,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda BT-5082,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 APZ
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 171,538 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 169,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 164,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 161,278 miles

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n s r and o s r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2023 161,224 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount securing plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central section removed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre strengthening bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n s r and o s r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside coated in protection oil at time of test visible sections heavily deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 154,904 miles

Underside of vehicle, brake pipes etc. covered with underseal

Fail 10 Jan 2022 154,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake compensator mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle, brake pipes etc. covered with underseal

Fail 26 Nov 2021 154,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pit man arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE CHASSIS HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 144,860 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2019 131,220 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded including suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 130,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight noise rear possibly rear diff

underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,508 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,137 miles

chassis and components corroded

free play in steering joints

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,137 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis and components corroded

free play in steering joints

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,940 miles

engine management light

vechicle may change classes in future as 3030kg

Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine management light

vechicle may change classes in future as 3030kg

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,195 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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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WL07 APZ is a 2007 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 WL07 APZ, 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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WL07 APZ is a 2007 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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