Mazda BT-50 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.0% pass rate
from 419 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda BT-50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.24% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
      • 1.7% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Bumpers (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Panel (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Other body component
      • 0.24% fail on Body condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Load security (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Tailgate (58 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Tailgate condition (47 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.24% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 4.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.4% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.48% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.24% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Intermediate drop arm (34 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Other components (31 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Steering component
        • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering box (51 times worse than other 2009 vans)
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.95% fail on Condition
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment