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MJZ 8270

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,618 mi
Last recorded153,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 8270
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 153,618 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 153,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,153 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 149,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 144,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 141,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 135,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 128,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,729 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,598 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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MJZ 8270 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJZ 8270, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJZ 8270 registered?

MJZ 8270 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is MJZ 8270 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJZ 8270 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJZ 8270 have outstanding finance?

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