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YE56 FAO

2006 Mazda BT-50

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FAO
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,843 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body not fully secure under drivers front floor by drivers seat slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 118,808 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Body not fully secure under drivers front floor by drivers seat slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,913 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,913 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,317 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body bed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body bed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,397 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body bed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle body mount and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body bed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,419 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play plus drop arm mounting bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering drop arm and also mounting bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside middle body mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

rear wings corroded and holed outside perscribed areas none structural panels

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,496 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement limiter valve (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,215 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,215 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,884 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,044 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,755 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,847 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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YE56 FAO is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YE56 FAO, 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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YE56 FAO is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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