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SL56 VHK

2006 Mazda BT-50

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,356 mi
Last recorded133,356 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda BT-5087,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VHK
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,356 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,492 miles

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Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play both rear wheels

Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play both rear wheels

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,024 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 87,872 miles

nr/side front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 24 May 2012 74,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 74,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,943 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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SL56 VHK is a 2006 Mazda BT-50 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL56 VHK, 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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SL56 VHK is a 2006 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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