
MINI
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM52 JZAMOT history
LM52 JZA is a green petrol MINI first used on 4 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 107,224 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 JZA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 JZA was last recorded at 107,224 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,427 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,797 miles
- Average per year
- 4,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,224 miles
- 2024 – 103,427 miles
- 2023 – 100,862 miles
- 2022 – 97,784 miles
- 2021 – 91,233 miles
- 2020 – 86,176 miles
- 2019 – 82,462 miles
- 2018 – 81,369 miles
- 2017 – 79,313 miles
- 2015 – 76,728 miles
- 2014 – 67,108 miles
- 2013 – 66,205 miles
- 2012 – 63,840 miles
- 2011 – 54,959 miles
- 2010 – 46,142 miles
- 2009 – 33,190 miles
- 2008 – 22,971 miles
- 2007 – 16,634 miles
- 2006 – 13,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION,WORN & RUSTING.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LKEAK.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,224 miles (+3,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 107,224 miles
- Test number
- 802396764793
- 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))
Pass103,427 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 103,427 miles
- Test number
- 747217786791
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION,WORN & RUSTING. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR TYRE STEPPING & WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LKEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH,NOT TESTABLE ON THIS YEAR.
Fail103,424 miles (+2,562)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,424 miles
- Test number
- 603079238686
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system OSR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT LEAK,CALIPER SIDE. (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT STEERING GAITERS SPLIT,ADVISE TRACK ROD ENDS & TRACKING ASWELL. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEW SUSPENSION ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION,WORN & RUSTING. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY VERY LOW ON NSR,SUSPECT CALIPER,ACTUATOR ARM SEIZED.(NSR=12 KG,OSR=166 KG)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LKEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING & STEPPING ON INNER SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH,NOT TESTABLE ON THIS YEAR.
Pass100,862 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,862 miles
- Test number
- 477851861612
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing uneven
Fail100,860 miles (+3,076)3 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,860 miles
- Test number
- 661021798022
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing uneven
Pass97,784 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,784 miles
- Test number
- 992750258515
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,783 miles (+6,550)10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,783 miles
- Test number
- 936358173515
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,233 miles
- Test number
- 484698397109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,233 miles (+5,057)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,233 miles
- Test number
- 213341102308
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass86,176 miles (+3,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,176 miles
- Test number
- 597578815247
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,462 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,462 miles
- Test number
- 819516915078
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded on the inner brake faces (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Fail82,459 miles (+1,090)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,459 miles
- Test number
- 246833717812
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs heavily corroded on the brake faces (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded on the inner brake faces (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,369 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,369 miles
- Test number
- 996739904907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,359 miles (+2,046)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,359 miles
- Test number
- 463734201369
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,313 miles (+2,585)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,313 miles
- Test number
- 701742162224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,728 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,728 miles
- Test number
- 928655298646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,722 miles (+9,614)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,722 miles
- Test number
- 467646093641
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass67,108 miles (+903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 67,108 miles
- Test number
- 366381994403
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass66,205 miles (+2,365)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 66,205 miles
- Test number
- 839366663154
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass63,840 miles (+4,337)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,840 miles
- Test number
- 505180682180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,503 miles (+4,544)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,503 miles
- Test number
- 399730992023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,959 miles (+8,817)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 54,959 miles
- Test number
- 507137061130
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,142 miles (+12,952)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 46,142 miles
- Test number
- 723536570198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,190 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,190 miles
- Test number
- 500587779123
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail33,190 miles (+10,219)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,190 miles
- Test number
- 753697279162
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass22,971 miles (+6,337)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 22,971 miles
- Test number
- 543633888154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass16,634 miles (+3,250)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 16,634 miles
- Test number
- 834362377193
- NoteAir bag warning lamp on
- NoteFront brake pads look worn low
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass13,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 13,384 miles
- Test number
- 893131986174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 JZA
- Does LM52 JZA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JZA is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 JZA?
- The MOT on LM52 JZA is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 JZA done?
- LM52 JZA was recorded at 107,224 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
- Has LM52 JZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 JZA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 JZA 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 LM52 JZA find?
- LM52 JZA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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