Does the Mazda BT-50 fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Mazda BT-50 records 19.57 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 38.56 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−18.99, 95% interval −20.50 to −17.48). It ranks 677 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Mazda BT-50 by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda BT-50 is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 287 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 287 | 4.41 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 177 | 2.72 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 136 | 2.09 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 133 | 2.04 |
| A shock absorber bush excessively worn | 126 | 1.94 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,506 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Mazda BT-50 gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
16.5% of Mazda BT-50 MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 5,868 miles later (1,191 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,191 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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