2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MJ52 DXB
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 77,305 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ52 DXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 77,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ52 DXB 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 (MJ52 DXB) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
MJ52 DXB Mileage History
- 09/08/202376,675 mi
- 28/08/202477,161 mi+486 mi
- 20/08/202577,184 mi+23 mi
- 21/08/202577,203 mi+19 mi
- 19/08/202677,305 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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