Mazda BT-50

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,355 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

1,355

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (82%)

Years Covered

About the Mazda BT-50

The Mazda BT-50 was MOT tested 1,355 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2006 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 338 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 74%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Mazda BT-50s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 132,200 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 111,454 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2499cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,641

Per month£220/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Mazda BT-50?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average-3% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Reliability trendDeclining over years

Mazda BT-50 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	78%	492	111,454 mi
2008	74%	416	115,958 mi
2007	82%	338	120,292 mi
2006	78%	109	132,200 mi

Questions about the Mazda BT-50

Is the Mazda BT-50 reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2006 to 2009), the Mazda BT-50 averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 1,355 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.

Which year Mazda BT-50 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Mazda BT-50 has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 74%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.