2015 MINI Roadster MOT pass rate: 85.6% (3,114 tests)
Is the 2015 Roadster getting worse?
Pass rate of 2015-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.6% +5.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 86.0% +7.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 85.3% +8.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2015 Roadster
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 221 | 28.0% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 142 | 18.0% |
| 3 | Visibility | 116 | 14.7% |
| 4 | Brakes | 111 | 14.1% |
| 5 | Suspension | 106 | 13.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 31 | 3.9% |
All Roadster years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,518 | 84.7% | +8.9 pts | 49,631 |
| 2015 (this page) | 3,114 | 85.6% | +6.9 pts | 46,244 |
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FAQs
Is a 2015 MINI Roadster reliable?
2015-registered examples passed 85.6% of their MOT tests (3,114 tests, 2023–2025), +6.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 11 years old with a median 46,244 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2015 Roadster?
The median tested example shows 46,244 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.