2016 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · RY56 MAC
2016 MG 3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 60,345 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY56 MAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 60,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY56 MAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mg 3 (RY56 MAC) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RY56 MAC Mileage History
- 07/09/202231,436 mi
- 13/11/202339,330 mi+7,894 mi
- 08/11/202449,823 mi+10,493 mi
- 15/12/202560,317 mi+10,494 mi
- 17/12/202560,345 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 8,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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