Mazda BT-50 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.0% pass rate
from 352 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda BT-50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 9.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.28% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 9.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Load sensing valves (14 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Cable
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.28% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Leaf springs
        • 2.0% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.28% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.85% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Body
      • 0.57% fail on Panel
      • 0.57% fail on Other body component
      • 0.28% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.57% fail on Towbar (15 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.28% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.57% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Pipe
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Floor
    • 0.28% fail on Cabs
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.0% fail on Steering
    • 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Drag link end (20 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.85% fail on Steering play
      • 0.85% fail on Steering box (58 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas (28 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.85% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment