2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MJ05 PZP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 103,573 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ05 PZP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 103,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ05 PZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (MJ05 PZP) between April 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MJ05 PZP Mileage History
- 21/04/200818,498 mi
- 07/04/200924,156 mi+5,658 mi
- 26/04/201029,117 mi+4,961 mi
- 01/03/201133,437 mi+4,320 mi
- 13/03/201242,318 mi+8,881 mi
- 13/03/201347,286 mi+4,968 mi
- 12/03/201449,935 mi+2,649 mi
- 11/03/201554,840 mi+4,905 mi
- 09/03/201660,513 mi+5,673 mi
- 07/03/201764,596 mi+4,083 mi
- 15/02/201868,173 mi+3,577 mi
- 16/02/201868,173 mi
- 23/02/201977,903 mi+9,730 mi
- 04/03/201978,060 mi+157 mi
- 07/03/202085,868 mi+7,808 mi
- 11/03/202085,868 mi
- 01/03/202188,479 mi+2,611 mi
- 01/03/202188,479 mi
- 25/11/202191,349 mi+2,870 mi
- 26/11/202191,349 mi
- 03/11/202293,233 mi+1,884 mi
- 03/11/202293,233 mi
- 29/09/202395,507 mi+2,274 mi
- 05/10/202395,521 mi+14 mi
- 31/12/2024102,468 mi+6,947 mi
- 02/01/2025102,471 mi+3 mi
- 30/01/2026103,573 mi+1,102 mi
Average of roughly 4,786 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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