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CA66 GJX

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 GJX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 60,692 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 59,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 59,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 58,220 miles

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

Front subframe slightly corroded , under body components covered with underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,684 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT PIPE UNDER SUMP ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive METAL COOLANT PIPE UNDER ENGINE SUMP RUSTY & WEEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS & TOY ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION, BOTH LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES STATRING TO DETERIORATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 52,684 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT PIPE UNDER SUMP ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive METAL COOLANT PIPE UNDER ENGINE SUMP RUSTY & WEEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS & TOY ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION, BOTH LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES STATRING TO DETERIORATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 43,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component POWER STEERING RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 34,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 25,953 miles

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

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

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

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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CA66 GJX 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 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.

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What year was CA66 GJX registered?

CA66 GJX is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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