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Mazda BT-50 2006

The 2006 Mazda BT-50 range of configurations is currently priced from $6,490.

The 2006 Mazda BT-50 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Mazda BT-50 2006 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mazda BT-50 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Steering locking up in my 2013 Mazda BT-50

    Rather than the steering completely locking up, it’s more likely you’re feeling steering that has lost is power-assistance. It can make the wheel extremely heavy and could feel as though the car won’t steer at all. This is linked to the engine stalling, because the power-steering on this vehicle is driven by a belt from the engine. No engine means no power-assistance.

    The other questions, of course, are why is the engine stalling and why only on left-hand turns. There are plenty of things that can cause a modern engine to stall from a dirty fuel filter to a blocked injector or an electronic fault. And about a million things in between. An electronic scan of the vehicle might throw up a fault code that will help a mechanic unravel what’s going on.

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  • Is it common for a 2019 Mazda BT-50 or Ford Ranger to blow a motor due to a faulty oil pump?

    We have heard some reports of Ranger and BT-50 (they're the same vehicle mechanically) suffering oil pump failures with fairly terminal results for the rest of the engine. The other quirk with this engine is that you can't drain the engine of oil and leave it for any more than a few minutes without the pump running dry and needing to be primed before the engine is started.

    Not all mechanics know this and many a Ranger or BT-50 engine has been destroyed when the oil has been dropped from the sump and the mechanic has gone to make a cup of tea or do some paperwork. They return half an hour later, replace the sump plug, fill the engine with oil and start it up. But because the pump hasn't primed, there's effectively no oil pressure and the engine is reduced to scrap in a few short seconds.

    The problem is partly to do with the different design of the pump and there are even companies that have engineered more conventional oil pumps to replace the standard units on these engines.

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  • There is no option for car heating in my 2013 Mazda BT-50

    I can assure you the 2013 BT-50 was, indeed, engineered with a heater and this came standard with any BT-50. The dial that controls the coldness of the air-conditioning is the same one that controls the heating. Turn the dial all the way clockwise and you should have warm air entering the cabin through the various vents.

    If not, then I'd suggest that a previous owner has blocked off the car's coolant supply to the heater core by rerouting the plumbing so the hot engine coolant no longer enters the heat exchanger in the cabin. This was probably done because the heat exchanger was leaking and this was a quick way to stop the leak and keep the vehicle operational, albeit without a heater. It's one of the oldest tricks in the used-car book.

    The best bet is to take the car to a radiator specialist who will be able to figure out what has been removed or bypassed and reinstate the necessary hardware so that your car is heated once again.

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  • Indicator and speedometer issues in a 2010 Mazda BT-50

    Modern vehicles have lots of electronics that operate functions such as the dashboard and warning lights. If the car is showing a 4WD light when it's not actually in 4WD, then there's an electrical glitch somewhere in the system.

    But the fact that it occurs in tandem with a second fault (the incorrect speedo reading) makes us wonder if you're not looking at something as fundamental as a bad earth somewhere on the car. Electricity can't flow if the circuit isn't earthed, and this is a common source of problems like the one you're seeing. A good auto electrician should be able to sort both problems with simple test gear. If not, a scan of the vehicle's systems may throw up the answer.

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Mazda BT-50 2006 Price and Specs

The Mazda BT-50 2006 is currently available from $6,490 for the BT-50 B2500 DX up to $13,310 for the BT-50 B3000 SDX (4X4).

Pricing guides

$9,900
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$6,490
Highest Price
$13,310
Mazda BT-50 Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
B3000 DX Dual Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $8,470 $11,880
B3000 DX (4X4) Dual Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $8,140 $11,440
B3000 SDX (4X4) Dual Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP AUTO $9,680 $13,310
B3000 SDX (4X4) Dual Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $9,020 $12,760
B3000 Freestyle DX+ Extra Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $7,480 $10,560
B3000 Freestyle DX+ (4x4) Extra Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $7,920 $11,220
B3000 Freestyle SDX (4x4) Extra Cab 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $7,920 $11,110
B2500 DX Ute 2.5L Diesel 5 SP MAN $6,490 $9,130
B3000 DX (4X4) Ute 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $7,700 $10,890
B3000 Freestyle DX+ (4x4) Ute 3.0L Diesel 5 SP MAN $9,130 $12,870
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Mazda BT-50 2006 Towing capacity

The Mazda BT-50’s towing capacity ranges from 2250kg to 2500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Mazda BT-50 Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
B2500 DX Ute 2.5L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 2250kg
B3000 Freestyle DX+ Ute 3.0L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 2500kg
B3000 DX (4X4) Ute 3.0L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 2500kg
B3000 DX Ute 3.0L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 2500kg
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Mazda BT-50 2006 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2006 Mazda BT-50 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1807mm x 1762mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Mazda BT-50 2006 Dimensions  include 1755mm height, 1807mm width, 5169mm length.
Mazda BT-50 Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
B2500 DX Ute 1622x1715x4841 mm 181 mm
B3000 Freestyle DX+ Ute 1743x1807x4841 mm 207 mm
B3000 DX (4X4) Ute 1743x1807x4841 mm 207 mm
B3000 Freestyle DX+ Ute 1743x1807x5169 mm 207 mm
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Mazda BT-50 2006 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2006 Mazda BT-50 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Mazda BT-50 vary from 15x6.5 inches to 16x7 inches.

Mazda BT-50 Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
B2500 DX Ute 215x70 R15 15x6.5 inches 215x70 R15 15x6.5 inches
B3000 Freestyle DX+ Ute 235x75 R15 15x6.5 inches 235x75 R15 15x6.5 inches
B3000 DX (4X4) Ute 235x75 R15 15x6.5 inches 235x75 R15 15x6.5 inches
B3000 DX Ute 235x75 R15 15x6.5 inches 235x75 R15 15x6.5 inches
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Mazda BT-50 2006 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2006 Mazda BT-50 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Mazda BT-50 currently offers fuel consumption from 8.3 to 10.4L/100km. The Mazda BT-50 is available with the following fuel type: Diesel.

Mazda BT-50 Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
B2500 DX Ute 2.5L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 8.3L/100km
B3000 DX Ute 3.0L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 9.2L/100km
B3000 DX (4X4) Ute 3.0L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 8.3L/100km
B3000 DX (4X4) Ute 3.0L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 9.2L/100km
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