2015 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · W20 LAY
2015 MG 3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 38,489 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG 3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W20 LAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 38,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W20 LAY 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 2015 Mg 3 (W20 LAY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
W20 LAY Mileage History
- 12/08/202432,652 mi
- 19/08/202535,455 mi+2,803 mi
- 22/08/202535,456 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202638,489 mi+3,033 mi
- 10/08/202638,489 mi
Average of roughly 2,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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