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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S30 DRXMOT history

S30 DRX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S30 DRX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,519 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 DRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 DRX was last recorded at 93,519 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2011: 64,966 miles, lower than 69,461 miles on 28 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,512 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,519 miles
  • 2025 – 91,891 miles
  • 2024 – 91,146 miles
  • 2022 – 90,505 miles
  • 2020 – 88,428 miles
  • 2019 – 84,185 miles
  • 2017 – 84,026 miles
  • 2015 – 83,307 miles
  • 2014 – 78,952 miles
  • 2013 – 73,430 miles
  • 2012 – 68,287 miles
  • 2011 – 64,966 miles
  • 2010 – 59,711 miles
  • 2009 – 54,002 miles
  • 2008 – 51,084 miles
  • 2007 – 34,049 miles
  • 2006 – 25,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,519 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,519 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    197992217894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,512 miles (+1,621)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    923547530978
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,891 miles (+745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    754485588242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency low on NSR
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,146 miles (+641)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,146 miles
    Test number
    323387556400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge/splitting on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,505 miles (+2,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    277138302841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,428 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,428 miles
    Test number
    500563906253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,423 miles (+4,238)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,423 miles
    Test number
    160731605487
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    478260550511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,185 miles (+159)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    751236131102
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass84,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    520396416543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,026 miles (+719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    736796082103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass83,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    871796706931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,297 miles (+4,345)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    325958381752
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass78,952 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,952 miles
    Test number
    409712164288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,948 miles (+5,518)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    677469054224
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass73,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    699415673233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,430 miles (+5,143)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    878915273266
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

  18. Pass68,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    886145672225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,287 miles (+3,321)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    709795272284
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass64,966 miles (-4,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    539747171220
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail69,461 miles (+9,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    616611071203
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass59,711 miles (+5,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,711 miles
    Test number
    850964360225
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres splitting
    • NoteOffside front brake discs exsesivly corroded

  23. Pass54,002 miles (+2,918)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,002 miles
    Test number
    942354979288
    • NoteCut in n\s\f tyre not showing cord
    • NoteRear brake discs inner have surface corrosion
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  24. Pass51,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    700184758297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail51,084 miles (+17,035)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    730104158232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass34,049 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,049 miles
    Test number
    940737137061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,998 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,998 miles
    Test number
    142057026021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pads at front worn low
    • NoteFront wipers torn

Questions about S30 DRX

Does S30 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 DRX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 DRX?
The MOT on S30 DRX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 DRX done?
S30 DRX was recorded at 93,519 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has S30 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 DRX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 DRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 DRX find?
S30 DRX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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