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CRZ 3235

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 3235
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 117,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,895 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,308 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 93,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 85,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,929 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 76,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear seats folded down

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear seats folded down

Pass 1 Feb 2020 73,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 73,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,402 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 73,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 73,323 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner sides of the brake disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 72,197 miles

rear exhaust box crowded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,838 miles

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

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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CRZ 3235 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 58,805 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 CRZ 3235, 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 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRZ 3235 registered?

CRZ 3235 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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