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EX16 DXS

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,468 mi
Last recorded41,468 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 DXS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 41,468 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 38,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 28,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 25,915 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tread smooth, deep cut in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall, deep age cracks with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,433 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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EX16 DXS is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX16 DXS registered?

EX16 DXS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is EX16 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX16 DXS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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