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YH56 OMV

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,147 mi
Last recorded153,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 OMV
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 153,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 140,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 132,180 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 123,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 115,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play centre propshaft u/j

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,915 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,915 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,124 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,124 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,031 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH56 OMV is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH56 OMV, 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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YH56 OMV is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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