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CF16 CXW

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 CXW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 59,601 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 59,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,798 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 46,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose bolt missing. (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,279 miles

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

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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CF16 CXW is a 2016 MG 3 in Black 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 CF16 CXW registered?

CF16 CXW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CF16 CXW safe to buy?

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