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Mazda
BT-50
UN·
2006-2011
ute
Price (AUD)
$8k-$18k
Body styles
Single Cab, Extra Cab, Dual Cab
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD part-time
Origin
Japan
Built in
Thailand
Overview
Twin of the Ford Ranger PJ/PK with identical mechanicals. Same Mazda-sourced WEAT 3.0L common-rail. Less popular than the Ford-badged equivalent which makes it slightly cheaper used. Same 3000kg tow ceiling and same auto-box weaknesses.
Engines & variants
3.0L WEAT / WL-3 (Mazda common-rail diesel)
Engine
Mazda-sourced
Config
I4
Displacement
3.0L
Power
115-115kW
Torque
380Nm
Drivetrain
RWD / Part-time 4WD
0–100
~13s
Economy
~9.5 L/100km combined
Tow (braked)
3000kg
Tow (unbraked)
750kg
Transmission
5MT, 5AT
Timing chain / belt / gear
Belt-driven, 100,000km / 5-year
Pros
- Pre-DPF Ford / Mazda
- Mazda WEAT engine is decent
- Cheap on the used market
- Decent interior for the era
- Plenty available
Cons
- Only 3000kg tow
- Earlier generation of common-rail
- Some injector issues
- Auto trans not strong for the weight
Known problems
medium
Injector failures
WEAT common-rail injectors can fail. Hard starts, smoke.
Fix: Injector replacement. Use quality fuel.
medium
EGR carbon
EGR valve and intake carbon up.
Fix: Manual clean or EGR delete.
medium
Turbo failure
Original turbo wears, especially on neglected examples.
Fix: Turbo replacement or rebuild.