Mg Zs
MOT data from 27,586 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 85.1%. Average mileage at test: 39,206 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 728 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 466 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 459 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 357 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 336 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 297 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 277 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 242 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 198 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 176 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 27,393 | 85.2% |
| Diesel | 125 | 68.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 127 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2002 | 411 | 72% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2003 | 463 | 73% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 565 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 412 | 78.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2017 | 560 | 84.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 7,260 | 83.9% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | |||
| 2019 | 11,243 | 86.5% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 6,298 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 137 | 86.1% | |
| Top failures: brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
27,151 mi
Median
38,797 mi
75th percentile
60,532 mi
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