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MA16 MKJ

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,815 mi
Last recorded61,815 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 MKJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 61,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 56,710 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 56,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,805 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 52,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,762 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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MA16 MKJ 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 MA16 MKJ registered?

MA16 MKJ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is MA16 MKJ safe to buy?

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