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MA16 MLZ

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,672 mi
Last recorded18,672 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 MLZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 18,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 16,642 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 15,451 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front sub frame corroded

offside and nearside front wishbone corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,700 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 11,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,961 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush slight seperation

Offside Front lower arm bush slight seperation

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 MLZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA16 MLZ registered?

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

Is MA16 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 MLZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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