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WX16 XZW

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,226 mi
Last recorded103,226 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 XZW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 93,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 May 2025 93,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2024 83,189 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 83,184 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 75,328 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 75,051 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 64,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,466 miles

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 XZW is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was WX16 XZW registered?

WX16 XZW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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