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MAZDA BT-50 MOT Pass Rate

73.2% of 1,122 MAZDA BT-50 MOT tests pass.

At 73.2%, The BT-50 passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).

The MAZDA BT-50 passes 73.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 73.6% at 10–15 years versus 73.1% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 years73.6%15+ years73.1%
MAZDA BT-50 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearstoo few tests (3)3no reading
10–15 years73.6%212107,867 miles
15+ years73.1%907118,157 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA BT-50

The most common reason the MAZDA BT-50 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 99.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the MAZDA BT-50
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment99.3%Not working
Brakes55.7%Excessively corroded
Body, chassis, structure40.4%Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
Suspension38.7%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Visibility19.4%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks11.4%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Tyres11.4%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Steering10.2%Has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.3%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle1.5%Inscription illegible

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