MINI Cooper
Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
T8 AYXMOT history
T8 AYX is a gold petrol MINI Cooper first used on 11 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 66,876 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,181 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 AYX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 AYX was last recorded at 66,876 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,930 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,946 miles
- Average per year
- 2,181 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,876 miles
- 2025 – 63,930 miles
- 2024 – 63,037 miles
- 2022 – 61,875 miles
- 2021 – 61,531 miles
- 2019 – 59,765 miles
- 2018 – 57,961 miles
- 2017 – 55,375 miles
- 2015 – 53,034 miles
- 2014 – 50,990 miles
- 2013 – 49,197 miles
- 2012 – 45,848 miles
- 2011 – 42,668 miles
- 2010 – 39,582 miles
- 2009 – 35,694 miles
- 2008 – 32,159 miles
- 2007 – 26,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,876 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,876 miles (+2,946)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 66,876 miles
- Test number
- 695453632007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Pass63,930 miles (+893)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 63,930 miles
- Test number
- 407125804641
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded.
Pass63,037 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 63,037 miles
- Test number
- 663031830523
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail63,036 miles (+1,161)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,036 miles
- Test number
- 629816581064
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,875 miles (+38)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 61,875 miles
- Test number
- 392303436881
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail61,837 miles (+306)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,837 miles
- Test number
- 142700558578
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,531 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 61,531 miles
- Test number
- 602810928211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray insecure
Fail61,530 miles (+6)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,530 miles
- Test number
- 185171844771
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray insecure
Fail61,524 miles (+1,759)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,524 miles
- Test number
- 937704970178
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched Coil spring snapped and resting on brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,765 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,765 miles
- Test number
- 870227152581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,961 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,961 miles
- Test number
- 901059853200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail57,911 miles (+2,536)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,911 miles
- Test number
- 416881192901
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass55,375 miles (+2,341)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 55,375 miles
- Test number
- 401904335539
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass53,034 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 53,034 miles
- Test number
- 957671907236
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass50,990 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 50,990 miles
- Test number
- 237346194117
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,197 miles (+3,349)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 49,197 miles
- Test number
- 405382133216
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust system deteriorating
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass45,848 miles (+3,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,848 miles
- Test number
- 307904182192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,668 miles (+3,086)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 42,668 miles
- Test number
- 767808161127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,582 miles (+3,888)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,582 miles
- Test number
- 724569760121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,694 miles (+3,535)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,694 miles
- Test number
- 231752439103
- NoteExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
Pass32,159 miles (+6,021)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 32,159 miles
- Test number
- 614456158189
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust rear section corrodingbut not blowing
- NoteRear brake pads half worn
Pass26,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,138 miles
- Test number
- 592234747106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 AYX
- Does T8 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 AYX is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T8 AYX?
- The MOT on T8 AYX is valid until 29 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 AYX done?
- T8 AYX was recorded at 66,876 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,181 miles a year.
- Has T8 AYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 AYX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T8 AYX 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 AYX find?
- T8 AYX passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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