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WJ16 DHZ

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 DHZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 59,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 55,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 55,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 44,817 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn smooth outer cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 3 Dec 2022 36,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 29,667 miles

Front brake pads are worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 24,372 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,651 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on shoulders and perished (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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WJ16 DHZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 34,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ16 DHZ registered?

WJ16 DHZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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