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WX16 XZN

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 XZN
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 53,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 45,461 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 38,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS system indicates that tyre pressures require attention

Pass 25 May 2023 31,804 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 31,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,664 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 26,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,191 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 15,191 miles

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

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

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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WX16 XZN is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX16 XZN registered?

WX16 XZN is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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