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Y5 SUW

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,116 mi
Last recorded58,116 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SUW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,116 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 47,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 47,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,273 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 35,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 25,935 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 25,928 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms on display,. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outer area,. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge,,low 2mm tread,. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,195 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 8,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been run flat causing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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Y5 SUW is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y5 SUW registered?

Y5 SUW is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 2 July 2018.

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