MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LA05 MZXMOT history
LA05 MZX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,814 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2026
- Mileage
- 156,814 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,174 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA05 MZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA05 MZX was last recorded at 156,814 miles on 22 May 2025, 5,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2012: 81,918 miles, lower than 96,320 miles on 30 Nov 2011.
- 20 Nov 2013: 57,764 miles, lower than 87,642 miles on 12 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,722 miles · 24 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,092 miles
- Average per year
- 8,174 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,814 miles
- 2024 – 151,722 miles
- 2023 – 143,988 miles
- 2022 – 135,668 miles
- 2021 – 125,470 miles
- 2020 – 117,433 miles
- 2019 – 110,557 miles
- 2018 – 104,104 miles
- 2016 – 102,536 miles
- 2015 – 98,554 miles
- 2014 – 93,137 miles
- 2013 – 57,764 miles
- 2012 – 81,918 miles
- 2011 – 96,320 miles
- 2010 – 61,569 miles
- 2009 – 42,203 miles
- 2008 – 20,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,814 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has leak
- AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cv boot cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has chip in
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,814 miles (+5,092)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 156,814 miles
- Test number
- 710877241379
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has leak
- AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cv boot cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has chip in
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass151,722 miles (+7,734)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 151,722 miles
- Test number
- 774635993887
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass143,988 miles (+8,320)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 143,988 miles
- Test number
- 140427496173
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,668 miles (+10,198)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 135,668 miles
- Test number
- 988510293496
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,470 miles (+8,037)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 125,470 miles
- Test number
- 310360840801
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,433 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 117,433 miles
- Test number
- 879636928363
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear under body slightly corrossion
Fail117,433 miles (+6,876)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,433 miles
- Test number
- 109282933814
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear under body slightly corrossion
Pass110,557 miles (+6,453)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,557 miles
- Test number
- 735402284724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,104 miles (+1,568)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 104,104 miles
- Test number
- 705124690059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass102,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 102,536 miles
- Test number
- 786002957806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,536 miles (+3,982)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,536 miles
- Test number
- 549312224110
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass98,554 miles (+5,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 98,554 miles
- Test number
- 902431415676
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass93,137 miles (+35,373)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 93,137 miles
- Test number
- 476037514359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,764 miles (-29,878)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 57,764 miles
- Test number
- 119674823315
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneaven
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneavenly on inner edge
Fail87,642 miles (+5,724)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,642 miles
- Test number
- 395686113312
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneavenly on inner edge
Fail81,918 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,918 miles
- Test number
- 516532812315
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass81,918 miles (-14,402)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,918 miles
- Test number
- 915342812340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,320 miles (+34,751)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 96,320 miles
- Test number
- 917794731361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,569 miles (+19,366)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 61,569 miles
- Test number
- 923302310339
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front brake discs rusting
Pass42,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,203 miles
- Test number
- 714256219382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,203 miles (+21,339)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,203 miles
- Test number
- 404146609341
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass20,864 miles (+1,234)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 20,864 miles
- Test number
- 212956728336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 19,630 miles
- Test number
- 672912828252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA05 MZX
- Does LA05 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA05 MZX expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA05 MZX?
- The MOT on LA05 MZX expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA05 MZX done?
- LA05 MZX was recorded at 156,814 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 8,174 miles a year.
- Has LA05 MZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA05 MZX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LA05 MZX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA05 MZX find?
- LA05 MZX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 11 advisories: central exhaust has leak; front sub frame corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.
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