The usual asking price for a used Mazda BT-50 in NZ is $21,993 to $31,990. The typical one is $25,995 with about 134,000 km.
Prices from 39 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $25,995
- Dearer than 67% of the used cars we track
- Usual price range
- $22k–$32k
- Typical kilometres
- 134,000
- Years for sale
- 2012–25
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 100,000–150,000 km | $26,999 |
| Over 150,000 km | $20,995 |
Check a BT-50's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
39 listed by NZ dealers now, from $13,850.
See all 39 for saleWhat it costs to run
2020–24 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $5,150
- 83% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.2 L/100km
2011–21 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $5,590
- 92% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 10.2 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $3,500 a year less to run, and puts out 3.2 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2024 Mazda BT-50 | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 9.2 L/100 km diesel | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $4,080 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Total | $5,150 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 3,440 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2011–21 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–24 · Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | $5,150 | |
| 2011–21 · Diesel | 3 out of 5 | 10.2 L/100km | $5,590 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 22,300
- More common than 50% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 4%
- Typical year
- 2017
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mazda BT-50?
Half of the used BT-50s listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $21,993 and $31,990, and the typical one is $25,995 with about 134,000 km.
How safe is a used Mazda BT-50?
The 2011–21 diesel model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Mazda BT-50 cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $5,150 a year for the 2020–24 diesel model and $5,590 a year for the 2011–21 diesel model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many BT-50s are in NZ?
22,300 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 4% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2017.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits