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AE16 ZYM

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,958 mi
Last recorded31,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2025 31,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 19,895 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 19,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 16,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 14,615 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 12,066 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 ZYM 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.

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What year was AE16 ZYM registered?

AE16 ZYM is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AE16 ZYM safe to buy?

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