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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

C5 SPJMOT history

C5 SPJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

C5 SPJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,081 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SPJ was last recorded at 50,081 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,178 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
903 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,081 miles
  • 2025 – 49,178 miles
  • 2024 – 47,741 miles
  • 2023 – 47,213 miles
  • 2022 – 46,840 miles
  • 2021 – 46,037 miles
  • 2019 – 45,917 miles
  • 2018 – 43,860 miles
  • 2017 – 42,346 miles
  • 2016 – 40,816 miles
  • 2015 – 39,086 miles
  • 2014 – 37,696 miles
  • 2013 – 36,410 miles
  • 2011 – 34,955 miles
  • 2010 – 34,075 miles
  • 2009 – 32,793 miles
  • 2008 – 30,559 miles
  • 2007 – 24,507 miles
  • 2006 – 19,410 miles
  • 2005 – 14,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear silencer deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,081 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,081 miles
    Test number
    739063893024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass49,178 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    962500199173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,741 miles (+528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,741 miles
    Test number
    460048584016
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass47,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    130886671314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,212 miles (+372)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    529922227963
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,840 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,840 miles
    Test number
    651883543869
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass46,037 miles (+120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,037 miles
    Test number
    180688357963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,917 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    433483157176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail45,917 miles (+2,057)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    920151100469
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass43,860 miles (+1,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    104530847923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass42,346 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    876041599823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,322 miles (+1,506)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    286932211712
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass40,816 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,816 miles
    Test number
    324632684590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight uneven rear brake application

  14. Fail40,813 miles (+1,727)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    490723033326
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight uneven rear brake application

  15. Pass39,086 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,086 miles
    Test number
    987581685144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,696 miles (+1,286)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    548989314180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBackbox deteriorated

  17. Pass36,410 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    316229693085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBackbox deteriorated

  18. Fail36,404 miles (+1,449)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    677794293075
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBackbox deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight run out on both rear brake discs

  19. Pass34,955 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    245485531304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    382653500387
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on shoulders

  21. Fail34,075 miles (+1,282)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    892092100331
    • FailureRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on shoulders
    • NoteSmall split in offside front wiper blade but still clears screen

  22. Pass32,793 miles (+2,234)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    310145499468
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight distortion
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  23. Pass30,559 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,559 miles
    Test number
    862894288290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,507 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,507 miles
    Test number
    584577477248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,410 miles (+4,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    190359276217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass14,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,583 miles
    Test number
    861468375297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SPJ

Does C5 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SPJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SPJ?
The MOT on C5 SPJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SPJ done?
C5 SPJ was recorded at 50,081 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has C5 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SPJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 SPJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 SPJ find?
C5 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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