MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto
From 2,989 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 35 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 35 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 26 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.3% | windscreen or window excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen or of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 89.8% | emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Autos tested had between 14,262 and 44,413 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,036 median miles, the Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,989 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto is 20,036 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,262 and 44,413 miles.
Buying a used Zs Exclusive T-Gdi Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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