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Mazda BT50 - Problems from day one !

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Mazda BT50 nothing but problems from day one!
This has included the car being delivered with a dent in the bonnet (that ever other person except Mazda can see), tailgate badge not straight, ongoing issues with the gear box even after being replaced under warranty, driveline vibrations that was fixed under warranty, DPF regen problems, leaking rear main fixed under warranty, leaking rear axel seal fix under warranty.
I have never had so much trouble with a vehicle and is the worst purchase to date.
I will never buy a Mazda again.

Purchased in August 2021.

TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
Year2016
Honest purchaser

Honest purchaserIllawarra, NSW

  • 7 reviews

BT50 and service

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Purchased 8 months ago. Painful purchase and information by sales and company conflicting. Purchases new and also new Mazda canopy. Canopy leaks and was told...you need to expect a canopy leaks. Um...no! They are to keep things dry and secure. Did not just leak...flooded and wet all camping equipment. They siliconed and what a mess. Still leaks. Was told to find the leak and let them know. Sorry that's not how srrvice works. Siliconed again. Still leaks. So found it myself which is no where near the 2 different siliconed areas. They will now hear about it at service time. I have spoken to others and been advised...no my canopy does not leak. Dear me Mazda. Improve your service.



Purchased in August 2021 at Mazda Dealers.

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Jarrod M.

Jarrod M.South East Queensland, QLD

Poor fuel consumption. I feel ripped off

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2018 Xt with a dpf filter. Use my car for work. I actually love the car. I am just extremely disappointed with the fuel consumption. 13.7 L/100 around town I’m actually scared to do the math at the bowser because I no it will be higher then it states on the dash. Has anyone had any luck at the dealer sorting out a solution? False advertising!!!!!!!

Purchased in January 2021 for $37,000.00.



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cameroon

cameroon

  • 5 reviews

No support from Mazda Just an$8000.00 quote to fix Be very aware

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My2017 BT50 has a blocked DPF at 87,000 kilometres . Went to Mazda they said I must have got a bad tank of fuel . They said the cost was round $8000.00 to repair . I only use BP fuel travel country miles (no City ) driving at all . Most trips are around 250 k each time . I find this appalling that this is not covered under warranty . This is my 16th Mazda and my last . I have since found out that Mazda have replaced some of these BUT BUT BUT only if you have had all your services done by a Mazda Dealer . That stinks as there is no Mazda dealer where I live so I get it serviced by a local mechanic .

Purchased in February 2021.

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Year2017
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Fuel economy is no were near as advertised

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2018 freestyle cab tray back is only averages 14-17 ltr too the 100 ks on open road and Mazda isn't interested in fixing it to advertised litres to 100 has any one had any Luck with getting it fixed with Mazda or any other company to remap DPF

Purchased in June 2021 for $50,000.00.

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Andrew

AndrewSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews

Love My BT-50

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My BT is awesome and tows easily 2500kgs. Hills where my speed dropped driving my Prado the BT-50 does effortlessly. I do a lot of off road and have optioned up and it has made the truck better then my 80 series Landcruiser.

Purchased in November 2021 for $46,999.00.

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Tony D

Tony DHunter Region, NSW

BT50 -Disappointed

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Purchased in March 2021 for $19,000.00.

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stacey

staceySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
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a work car that only works for 7 years

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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.

Purchased in February 2021.

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Rob

RobSydney, NSW

Infotainment unit

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Has stopped coming on at all. Took it back 2 months ago and Mazda said they fixed. Not happy at all. No rear camera and Sat Nav as well. Need as I'm disable. If anyone has this problem please let me know. Thanks

Purchased in January 2021 for $48,000.00.

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Bushie

BushiePerth, WA

  • 3 reviews

Take off slow

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Hi
Well i love the BT50 very much.
It does have a downfall though, if you stick your boot into it to over take or just to take of quick you will be disappointed.
This ute goes nowhere, its like it doesnt kick back no power and no action just nothing, very dangerous if moving in front of other vehicles.

Purchased in May 2021 at Parland Mazda for $50,000.00.

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Jenny

JennyNorth Queensland, QLD

  • 5 reviews

BT50 - a reliable and great car

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I use my BT50 to get around town on a daily basis. It is a very reliable car with not too many electronic gadgets on it so it does not distract you from driving. I use the Android Auto feature to use google maps and my music on my android phone, which is easy to use.

Purchased in August 2021.

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Never again

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Problem from day one and it never stopped 60000 drive belt went 90000 turbo went at 150000 gearbox went so don't.

Purchased in November 2021 at Rolf Mazda phillip for $50,000.00.

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Scott

ScottParaparaumu

  • 3 reviews

Radio Reception issues

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Have a 2018 Mazda BT50. New. The radio reception is very poor quality.
This may sound like a trivial first world problem but when you spend a lot of money, do a lot of driving and experience a radio that is very poor, it annoys me every time I get in the car.
Mazda has been so poor with their service follow-ups that when I buy a new vehicle next year, probably go back to Toyota. Just sick of it and the poor service.

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Engine Size3.2L Turbo-Diesel
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2018
Shep

ShepSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Great car until disaster struck

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Purchased in July 2021 for $50,000.00.

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Year2012
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Cal

Cal

  • 2 reviews

My daily

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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

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BodyUte
Engine Size3.0L Turbo-Diesel
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2009
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Cars fine tows well with 21.6 van

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Use car every day get to work tow boat caravan 2.8 tone find fine except for the fuel filter leaking after 4 to 5000 ks has happened twice replace filter and fine why does this happen use ryco fillters and have done on all my cars never had issues like this before has anyone else???

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BodyUte
Engine Size3.2L Turbo-Diesel
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2015
Drive4WD
Titus

TitusGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 9 reviews

2016 XT 4x4 C/Chas Auto. Has had it's problems but running well now.

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BodyCab Chassis
Engine Size3.2L Turbo-Diesel
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2016
Drive4WD
Kayleigh

Kayleigh

  • 2 reviews

Love my Ute

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This is my daily drive and my getaway vehicle. Great for running around town with the kids and easy to reverse park. Also great as a weekend adventure vehicle. Use the car daily and have never had a problem. Good on diesel and a real dream to drive. I would recommend.

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Engine Size3.2L Turbo-Diesel
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2018
Drive4WD
Gino

GinoBundaberg

Engine to be replaced with D max

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Had 2 2014 model BT 50. replaced a manual transmission at 60,000 klms under warranty. Advised to never tow in 5th gear! On the other BT 50 engine died when the egr cooler failed and let water into the intake, terminal! Now told by a Mazda tech to install an oil catch can to prevent oil and exhaust gas into the intake to prolong engine life. It's legal too. A Mazda tech advised me that there are many issues with the BT 50 engine and in late 2022 Mazda will replace their engine with the D Max!!!!!

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BodyCab Chassis
Engine Size3.0L Turbo-Diesel
CabFreestyle Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedAug 2014
Drive4WD
Loaded_dog

Loaded_dog

  • 4 reviews

Are all Alpine head units as bad as this?

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BodyUte
Engine Size3.2L Turbo-Diesel
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2018
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Carollyn M.

Carollyn M.asked

BT-50 Mk.2 (2011-2020)

Why is my BT50 recording conversations and replaying them 2or more years later?

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Pauliboy
Pauliboy

Never heard of this one. That poses privacy issues as they could listen to those when vehicle is in for service potentially. I'd be talking to someone about this maybe Fair Trading or Consumer Affairs.

Sassysue J.

Sassysue J.asked

BT-50 Mk.2 (2011-2020)

What fuse does parkers come under?

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Jodie S.

Jodie S.asked

BT-50 Mk.2 (2011-2020)

I can't get my radio to respond at all after a flat battery. Any ideas??

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