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FV15 FZX

2015 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 FZX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 88,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2026 88,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre going bald both edges

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,096 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter rusty no leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides detriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2022 51,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides detriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise tracking check

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs poor condition,nearside inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 34,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

strongly advise tracking check

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted in rear

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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FV15 FZX is a 2015 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV15 FZX registered?

FV15 FZX is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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