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Red and White · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 MZZMOT history

LL51 MZZ is a red and white petrol MINI first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LL51 MZZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,725 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 MZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 MZZ was last recorded at 170,725 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,701 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,024 miles
Average per year
6,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,725 miles
  • 2024 – 163,701 miles
  • 2023 – 139,216 miles
  • 2021 – 138,510 miles
  • 2020 – 135,022 miles
  • 2019 – 130,098 miles
  • 2018 – 126,581 miles
  • 2017 – 122,940 miles
  • 2016 – 118,687 miles
  • 2015 – 112,865 miles
  • 2014 – 106,710 miles
  • 2013 – 98,639 miles
  • 2012 – 93,529 miles
  • 2011 – 86,401 miles
  • 2010 – 80,929 miles
  • 2009 – 77,454 miles
  • 2008 – 72,556 miles
  • 2007 – 60,982 miles
  • 2006 – 50,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,725 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,725 miles
    Test number
    290382211259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    167579833546
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass163,701 miles (+24,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,701 miles
    Test number
    472436540102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
  4. Pass139,216 miles (+706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,216 miles
    Test number
    932878061183
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal
  5. Pass138,510 miles (+3,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,510 miles
    Test number
    581788236554
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass135,022 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,022 miles
    Test number
    993128106043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,014 miles (+4,916)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    682111500435
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass130,098 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,098 miles
    Test number
    746169600939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,089 miles (+3,508)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,089 miles
    Test number
    432587709450
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))
  10. Pass126,581 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,581 miles
    Test number
    684884195599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail126,572 miles (+3,632)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,572 miles
    Test number
    254479472941
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass122,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,940 miles
    Test number
    687503527553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing onedges
  13. Fail122,940 miles (+4,253)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,940 miles
    Test number
    868405743498
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing onedges
  14. Pass118,687 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    740224175293
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail118,682 miles (+5,817)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,682 miles
    Test number
    112526281044
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass112,865 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,865 miles
    Test number
    439214767791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass106,710 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    945106354252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    409797353261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,639 miles (+5,110)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    509287553251
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  20. Pass93,529 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    848849152272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,401 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    776090761289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,929 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    312737450457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass77,454 miles (+55)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    620795149256
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOff side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
  24. Fail77,399 miles (+4,843)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    293249639274
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOff side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
  25. Pass72,556 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    324429068424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,612 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,612 miles
    Test number
    543749298070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,982 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    752422507169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,464 miles
    Test number
    454496516109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 MZZ

Does LL51 MZZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 MZZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 MZZ?
The MOT on LL51 MZZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 MZZ done?
LL51 MZZ was recorded at 170,725 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,133 miles a year.
Has LL51 MZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 MZZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 MZZ 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 LL51 MZZ find?
LL51 MZZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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