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AE16 ZYG

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,537 mi
Last recorded61,537 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZYG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,537 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 61,519 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disc inner face corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 51,958 miles

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,629 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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AE16 ZYG is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE16 ZYG registered?

AE16 ZYG is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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