Mazda BT-50 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,119 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,119 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Mazda BT-50 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the BT-50 tends to fail
Share of Mazda BT-50 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, brakes, body & structure. Holds up better than average on tyres, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Mazda BT-50 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda BT-50 is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, brakes and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda BT-50?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda BT-50 in 2024: 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda BT-50 MOT?
For Mazda BT-50 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (18% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), brakes (10.6% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), body & structure (7.3% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).