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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 MZDMOT history

LS51 MZD is a red petrol MINI first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 101,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LS51 MZD red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,119 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MZD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MZD was last recorded at 101,119 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,114 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,119 miles
  • 2025 – 100,234 miles
  • 2024 – 96,616 miles
  • 2023 – 90,207 miles
  • 2022 – 87,761 miles
  • 2021 – 86,188 miles
  • 2020 – 84,188 miles
  • 2019 – 80,108 miles
  • 2018 – 78,032 miles
  • 2017 – 74,939 miles
  • 2016 – 72,615 miles
  • 2015 – 70,233 miles
  • 2014 – 66,768 miles
  • 2013 – 62,924 miles
  • 2012 – 58,254 miles
  • 2011 – 53,225 miles
  • 2010 – 49,158 miles
  • 2008 – 43,649 miles
  • 2007 – 33,135 miles
  • 2006 – 31,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,119 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe bent/crushed .reduced flowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,119 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    584634617842
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe bent/crushed .reduced flow

  2. Fail101,114 miles (+880)1 major2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    107368583133
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearings lost causing rough steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18,URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping near to exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe bent/crushed .reduced flow

  3. Pass100,234 miles (+3,618)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    635271291299
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,616 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,616 miles
    Test number
    815599378559
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  5. Fail96,609 miles (+6,402)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,609 miles
    Test number
    632406110098
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box at pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  6. Pass90,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    113955512466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,207 miles (+2,446)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    175794421950
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,761 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,761 miles
    Test number
    935250810562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,188 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    627967562808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    847206081415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail84,188 miles (+4,080)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    586283225393
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    785858195974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail80,108 miles (+2,076)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    863044544943
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear wishbone bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass78,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    369175937350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,032 miles (+3,093)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    283335970965
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass74,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    943913583508
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn both edges.

  17. Fail74,939 miles (+2,324)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    455891376761
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn both edges.

  18. Pass72,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    849075559569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,615 miles (+2,382)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    676292109918
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass70,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    239127745079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,233 miles (+3,465)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    168304945422
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass66,768 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    797368054025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    595080863037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,924 miles (+4,670)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    836569153040
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass58,254 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    156961452474
    • NoteFront tyresworn inner and outer edges.o/s/r cracking outer edge.n/s/r worn inner edge.

  26. Fail58,284 miles (+5,059)5 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    149411452461
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront tyresworn inner and outer edges.o/s/r cracking outer edge.n/s/r worn inner edge.

  27. Pass53,225 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    917420761034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,222 miles (+4,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,222 miles
    Test number
    159869251062
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass49,158 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    714175550041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,649 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    404602178060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass43,649 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    991572778010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass33,135 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,135 miles
    Test number
    471628537049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass31,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,705 miles
    Test number
    902996796061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MZD

Does LS51 MZD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 MZD is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MZD?
The MOT on LS51 MZD is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 MZD done?
LS51 MZD was recorded at 101,119 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,497 miles a year.
Has LS51 MZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MZD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 MZD 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 LS51 MZD find?
LS51 MZD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust pipe bent/crushed .reduced flow.

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