2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MB04 GJZ
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 132,964 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB04 GJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 132,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB04 GJZ 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 2004 Mini Mini (MB04 GJZ) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 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 (13 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”.
MB04 GJZ Mileage History
- 06/02/2024117,887 mi
- 06/02/2024117,889 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/2025128,307 mi+10,418 mi
- 16/01/2025128,310 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/2026132,964 mi+4,654 mi
Average of roughly 5,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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