Mazda Bt-50
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 1,355 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
1,355
Best Year
2007 (82%)
Years Covered
4
About the Mazda Bt-50
The Mazda Bt-50 has been tested 1,355 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2006 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 338 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 74%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mazda Bt-50 by Year
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