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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S3 RXAMOT history

S3 RXA is a white petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S3 RXA white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,053 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RXA was last recorded at 61,053 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,053 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,053 miles
  • 2025 – 60,861 miles
  • 2023 – 59,131 miles
  • 2022 – 58,341 miles
  • 2021 – 57,950 miles
  • 2020 – 57,778 miles
  • 2019 – 57,279 miles
  • 2018 – 56,063 miles
  • 2017 – 48,036 miles
  • 2016 – 42,833 miles
  • 2015 – 40,077 miles
  • 2014 – 37,580 miles
  • 2013 – 32,258 miles
  • 2012 – 30,713 miles
  • 2011 – 29,034 miles
  • 2010 – 26,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sill rusted

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubbing on bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,053 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    935692980685
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill rusted

  2. Fail61,053 miles2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    578088994169
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill rusted

  3. Fail61,053 miles (+192)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    136083856521
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner sill badly rusted

  4. Pass60,861 miles (+1,730)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,861 miles
    Test number
    415602057103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass59,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    587194541488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,131 miles (+790)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    241933270276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,341 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    746486718180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,330 miles (+380)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    901738110295
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,950 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    447102065472
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail57,950 miles (+172)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    136794976446
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass57,778 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    605659201222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,279 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    254931358952
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective silencer rubbing on bumper (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail57,278 miles (+1,215)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,278 miles
    Test number
    546535493211
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount bush split and bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective silencer rubbing on bumper (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass56,063 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,063 miles
    Test number
    316325553339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail56,061 miles (+8,025)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    103724957312
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,036 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    654117769613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,833 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    332810685394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,077 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,077 miles
    Test number
    105647655416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,580 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,580 miles
    Test number
    749456174085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,258 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,258 miles
    Test number
    115809433453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,713 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    199880942482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,034 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,034 miles
    Test number
    669089131083
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass26,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    262533740264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RXA

Does S3 RXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RXA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 RXA?
The MOT on S3 RXA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 RXA done?
S3 RXA was recorded at 61,053 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,207 miles a year.
Has S3 RXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RXA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 RXA 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 S3 RXA find?
S3 RXA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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