2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · J5 SMA
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 31,743 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J5 SMA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 31,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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J5 SMA Mileage History
- 24/06/200910,761 mi
- 24/06/200910,761 mi
- 16/06/201011,592 mi+831 mi
- 16/06/201011,592 mi
- 06/07/201113,185 mi+1,593 mi
- 28/06/201213,984 mi+799 mi
- 28/06/201314,754 mi+770 mi
- 04/07/201415,782 mi+1,028 mi
- 03/07/201516,841 mi+1,059 mi
- 04/07/201617,890 mi+1,049 mi
- 04/07/201617,890 mi
- 06/07/201719,094 mi+1,204 mi
- 02/07/201820,431 mi+1,337 mi
- 04/07/201921,907 mi+1,476 mi
- 07/01/202122,969 mi+1,062 mi
- 08/01/202122,969 mi
- 11/01/202223,789 mi+820 mi
- 09/01/202324,721 mi+932 mi
- 08/01/202426,845 mi+2,124 mi
- 08/01/202529,585 mi+2,740 mi
- 09/01/202631,743 mi+2,158 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
J5 SMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (J5 SMA) between June 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)”.
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