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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L70 JSXMOT history

L70 JSX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L70 JSX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,920 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 JSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 JSX was last recorded at 112,920 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,239 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,681 miles
Average per year
4,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,920 miles
  • 2025 – 111,239 miles
  • 2024 – 109,265 miles
  • 2023 – 107,663 miles
  • 2022 – 104,750 miles
  • 2021 – 98,673 miles
  • 2020 – 94,634 miles
  • 2019 – 83,796 miles
  • 2018 – 80,242 miles
  • 2017 – 75,288 miles
  • 2016 – 68,611 miles
  • 2015 – 62,958 miles
  • 2014 – 57,895 miles
  • 2013 – 53,408 miles
  • 2012 – 47,972 miles
  • 2011 – 41,655 miles
  • 2010 – 36,544 miles
  • 2009 – 27,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,920 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear suspesion components and chassis getting corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,920 miles (+1,681)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,920 miles
    Test number
    713988057048
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspesion components and chassis getting corroded

  2. Pass111,239 miles (+1,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    777722110396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass109,265 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    965665762619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail109,258 miles (+1,595)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    983358603980
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass107,663 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    128193007025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail107,658 miles (+2,908)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,658 miles
    Test number
    625496169060
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spli (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass104,750 miles (+6,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    772725685612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,673 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,673 miles
    Test number
    470161015311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,634 miles (+10,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    146809113337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    377672688743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,796 miles (+3,554)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    229093059175
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,242 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    220097778190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.0 mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.0 mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.5 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail80,242 miles (+4,954)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    352637286208
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.0 mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.0 mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.5 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass75,288 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    328465502641
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,611 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    577617308781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Due to lip on discs. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail68,466 miles (+5,508)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    590998437040
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Due to lip on discs. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass62,958 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    419970475011
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail62,903 miles (+5,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    976716365028
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    326881774037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,895 miles (+4,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    496731274009
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass53,408 miles (+77)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,408 miles
    Test number
    178632573451
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  22. Fail53,331 miles (+5,359)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    197454363013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  23. Pass47,972 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,972 miles
    Test number
    426887562031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,655 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    145221961476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to legal limits on inner edges

  25. Fail41,655 miles (+5,111)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    506640861026
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to legal limits on inner edges

  26. Pass36,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    390525150064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,544 miles (+8,599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    492485450049
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass27,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,945 miles
    Test number
    874389259087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L70 JSX

Does L70 JSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 JSX is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 JSX?
The MOT on L70 JSX is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 JSX done?
L70 JSX was recorded at 112,920 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
Has L70 JSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 JSX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 JSX 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 L70 JSX find?
L70 JSX passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,inner surface, and 6 more.

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