Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 is a compact pickup truck / mid-size pickup truck marketed by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 2006. It is a larger version of the predecessor B-Series pickup and is not sold in the Japanese and North American markets. The second-generation Ranger has been designed by Ford Australia, with a Mazda derivative sold as the BT-50. The third-generation BT-50 was revealed in 2020, based on the Isuzu D-Max.
| Manufacturer | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2006 |
| Body type | Pickup |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mazda BT-50 (from registration data). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 2006–2010 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 2006–2007 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2008–2010 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2012–2015 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2012–2014 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Mazda models
Similar Pickup models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 69% of Mazda BT-50s pass their MOT test first time, based on 957 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mazda BT-50. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger CarEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-12-24
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mazda recalls.