Which Mazda BT-50 is best to buy used?

This comes from the oil pump that has variable pressure and, in theory, translates to less strain on the engine and better fuel economy. However, they’re prone to failure; if air gets in the pump, the pump will fail, and when there is no oil circulating in the engine, your engine is gone.

Known as one of the most capable four-cylinder diesel engines, our off-road editor Sam Purcell said, “Isuzu knows that Australians, who make up the second-biggest export market for the D-Max in the world, love the 3.0-litre engine that has been powering the Isuzu D-Max for many years [and BT-50 since 2020]. It has built up a strong reputation for durability and reliability, two elements that off-roaders and commercial operators hold dear”.

The original BT-50 is a no-frills, cloth interior, no-touchscreen work ute that can tow between 2500 and 3000kg. Depending on the kilometres, they hover around the $5000–$12,000 mark. But we have seen some pop up with 400,000km and beyond, still in running order!