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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

T8 AXBMOT history

T8 AXB is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,699 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 AXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 AXB was last recorded at 125,699 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,691 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,699 miles
  • 2025 – 125,691 miles
  • 2024 – 123,067 miles
  • 2023 – 118,550 miles
  • 2022 – 115,107 miles
  • 2021 – 111,774 miles
  • 2020 – 105,076 miles
  • 2019 – 103,437 miles
  • 2018 – 100,980 miles
  • 2017 – 93,008 miles
  • 2016 – 80,913 miles
  • 2015 – 68,831 miles
  • 2014 – 54,483 miles
  • 2013 – 44,399 miles
  • 2012 – 39,280 miles
  • 2011 – 34,037 miles
  • 2009 – 23,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,699 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,699 miles
    Test number
    112457068895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,691 miles (+2,624)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    665383120275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,067 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,067 miles
    Test number
    482373478259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    615729750167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail118,550 miles (+3,443)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    459669965276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,107 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,107 miles
    Test number
    404339032132
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,078 miles (+3,304)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    807878349363
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major leak wont read (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    909590920405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,774 miles (+100)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    955785313866
    • DangerousCentral Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks ignition lead (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail111,674 miles (+6,598)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,674 miles
    Test number
    134542313615
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass105,076 miles (+1,639)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    230907768837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass103,437 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    161663786426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail103,437 miles (+2,457)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    954020805087
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass100,980 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    167901290742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has baffles loose

  15. Fail100,859 miles (+7,851)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    398723474014
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated(baffles loose)

  16. Pass93,008 miles (+12,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    331424397202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass80,913 miles (+195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    297337581724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail80,718 miles (+11,887)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,718 miles
    Test number
    497141539892
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,831 miles (+14,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    235295795461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    545712294166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,483 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    527492394191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,399 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    399088593101
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteNsr tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

  23. Fail44,399 miles (+5,119)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    419208893189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteNsr tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

  24. Pass39,280 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    698536602302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f jacking point pad missing and damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  25. Fail39,280 miles (+5,243)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    118266902373
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • NoteN/s/f jacking point pad missing and damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  26. Pass34,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    445668701472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail34,037 miles (+10,169)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    748326401331
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass23,868 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,868 miles
    Test number
    831447709373
    • NoteNearside front jacking point damaged/fuel light on

Questions about T8 AXB

Does T8 AXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 AXB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 AXB?
The MOT on T8 AXB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 AXB done?
T8 AXB was recorded at 125,699 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,294 miles a year.
Has T8 AXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 AXB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 AXB 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 T8 AXB find?
T8 AXB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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