2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AY02 AOZ
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 52,425 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY02 AOZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 52,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AY02 AOZ Mileage History
- 27/02/202450,399 mi
- 25/02/202551,389 mi+990 mi
- 27/02/202551,392 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/202652,422 mi+1,030 mi
- 25/02/202652,425 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY02 AOZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (AY02 AOZ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
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