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AE16 ZYJ

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,463 mi
Last recorded50,463 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZYJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 50,463 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 50,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,658 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 32,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 26,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 26,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 18,542 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 7,045 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 5,804 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 ZYJ is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE16 ZYJ registered?

AE16 ZYJ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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