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OX06 GZZ

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,177 mi
Last recorded119,177 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 GZZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,177 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 118,491 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheats (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,614 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 117,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 116,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,813 miles

Exhaust rear box to offside rear heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 114,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box to offside rear heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 110,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,463 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,317 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r exhaust box outer skin rusty

signs of coolant leak from header tank

wiper blades slightly smeery and noisy

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,209 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,209 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,395 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,371 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,684 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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OX06 GZZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OX06 GZZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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