Mazda Bt 50 (2009)
2009 Mazda Bt 50
CarHunch analysed 537 real MOT records for the 2009 Mazda Bt 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Mazda BT-50 falls short of the UK average with a 75.5% first-time pass rate, and that gap widens when you consider that 41.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. This pickup truck is decidedly unreliable by MOT standards, and any buyer should factor in higher repair costs and more frequent visits to the garage.
These trucks are running at a reasonable 77,822 miles on average for their age, yet still averaging nearly 4 failures per test and 23 advisories, suggesting maintenance issues pile up fast. Before purchasing one, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on suspension, braking, and structural integrity—the dangerous defect rate tells you this model has serious weak spots.
What to check before buying a 2009 Mazda Bt 50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 41.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Mazda Bt 50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Mazda Bt 50 vehicles fall between 54,118 and 96,472 miles.
2009 Mazda Bt 50 — Still on the Road
266 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Mazda Bt 50
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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46.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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41.1%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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36.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.8%
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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32%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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