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%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 73.6% at 10–15 years versus 73.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 73.6% | 212 | 107,867 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.1% | 907 | 118,157 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 99.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 55.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 40.4% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Suspension | 38.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 19.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 11.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 10.2% | Has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA BT-50?
- 73.2% of MAZDA BT-50 MOT tests pass, based on 1,122 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures 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".
- Does this show the MAZDA BT-50's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.