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JMZ 1310

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMZ 1310
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 56,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 56,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 56,419 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 55,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,835 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front and rear floor plans

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front + rear floor pans

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,544 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2008 38,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,234 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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JMZ 1310 is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMZ 1310, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMZ 1310 registered?

JMZ 1310 is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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