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PN65 ZZS

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,076 mi
Last recorded78,076 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN65 ZZS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,076 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,356 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 69,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working RED double element bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front headlight damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,388 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,763 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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PN65 ZZS is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN65 ZZS registered?

PN65 ZZS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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