I purchased my BT50 Boss 4x4 in 2010 in Darwin. I have maintained a 10,000 km servicing schedule ever since and now have 267,000km on the clock with no major damage replacement needed. I would certainly buy another if I ever sell this one. I have towed a 23ft caravan and recently a camper trailer and have had no issues at all. The km include majority highway driving with some off road and towing.

Picked up one for a steal it rough as previous owner used it for a plumbing buisness fleet car so imagine the working part where looked after engine seems strong at 295000ks I am towing a bobcat and heavy load in the tray most days going to throw everything at it to see how long it last with regular services ill re write a review in the next few months

We bought our 2009 model (manual) with 104,000 ks on it in 2013. We've since done another 170,000 ks without incident.

It came loaded with everything we wanted (canopy, bullbar, hd roofrack, cruise control, drawers) and we've added plenty of weight with tools, spares, second battery and solar panel and we consistently get under 10lt per 100 ks highway use.

We add Chemtech Diesel additive every fill. This helps keep the fuel system clean and we've had zero issues with injectors/pumps etc. Pays for itself in extra milage too.

We've towed a fairly heavy camper trailer around Oz and with it behind we average 12lt per 100 ks. That's across all road surfaces (and some non-road).

We love the car and look after it properly.

We bought this car as a work vehicle, and for 6 years it worked however we have now spent the equivelent of its value getting it back on the road, The head cracked and had to be replaced, according to our mechanic a common occurance in 6 year old BT 50's, now we have to have the fuel pump replaced another common fault, we purched the car in 2012 and thought that it would last a lot longer before it needed any major work its done 240,000 KM this should not be a lot for a diesel motor of this age, would never buy another Mazda.

Use it for work mostly. But some off-road 4x4 as well. Handles well stock but lift is needed because of low clearance.I would recommend getting a good set of MT/AT for off-road conditions, lesson I learnt. I've had it serviced its whole life and up to 330000k still going strong

BT50 where do I start!!! Purchased 2013 brand new BT50 diesel dual 4x4 Ute. Hose on water pump let go dumping coolant on engine. Cooking the motor. $23k repair bill quoted to Mazda Australia. Mazda not coming to the party outside of warranty. Case terminated by warranty. What the!!! What car manufacturer uses plastic hose clips yep Mazda of course. Words escape me. This car has done no hard work. Regularly serviced. Serviced by Mazda dealership up until 100km then at approved dealer every 10k kms. Am considering my legal option in view of ACL. The sad part is we have purchased another BT50 last year. Loyalty!! What’s that Mazda. Similar to your customer service. Unfortunately I will NEVER recommend Mazda.

Let me first say that I din't much like Utes .. I prefer a van.
However, I was persuaded that we should get one ... and we bought the Mazda BT-50 Diesel manual with a special back we had built - for $8K!
We have just sold it, 7 years later.
Very solid performance, surprisingly easy and comfortable to drive, hardy, reliable (except for new gearbox and clutch required two years ago).
However, I recommend - Get an automatic!

I bout this ute for a steal @ 240k on the clock the only prob I have had is the oil seal on the oil cooler now it's got 270k on it blown radiator not a prob expected after 10 years did some upgrades detroit diff locker in the rear diff stronger rear springs rear drive shaft snorkel 3" exhaust now it's a real power house pulls a 3ton trailer and a 1 ton pay load off the line like there is nothing on or behind it can't be happier

The car is surprisingly fuel efficient for a 3 tonne ute, and is so easy and comfortable to drive. The manual gearbox is nice and smooth even after 120,000klms. The engine is powerful and strong and can just pull for days. The interior is clean, neat and tidy and the seats are quite comfortable too. All in all i love this car

Pulls like a train, I purchased this vehicle with 270000kms and it drives like brand new, gearbox is tight, clutch is good, it is a pleasure to drive, rides well on rough roads etc .what annoys me is product review making me write more than I want to .

Hey guys I have a bt50 2011 manual when I take off at about 1200rpm and above it has a sort of rattle sound comming from under neath does in all gears if road noise isn't to louder here it. Almost sounds like it's in the gearbox stops when ingauge the clutch? Any one herd anything about this ?

Had wild steering wheel shaking with my 2007 BT 50 . Did it with the standard wheels and tyres if you cornered a bit hard. When i put aftermarket wheels on it, problem became severe after some tyre wear. Directional type tyres were the problem here, since using a non directional tyre or assymetrical tyre the problem has vanishished. Otherwise havent had a single issue except a set of uni joints at 200,000k

So disappointed in my my BT50. 6 mths after purchasing it over heated only to find mazda said it was a know fact in that model,that the lower heating hose was rubbing on other parts and perishing. yes repaired for nothing . Now 5 months later it has been diagnosed with a cracked head gasket, mechanics say its due to the over heating when heater hosed perished. has only done 60,000 kms. Oh and has also had glow plugs replaced. Has been serviced regularly. What a lemon.