MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech
From 8,347 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Zs Exclusive Vti-Techs fare better: 2022 models pass at 91.5% vs 88.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 102 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 102 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 100 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 85 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 53 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 45 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 42 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 36 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 35 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 30 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 29 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 91.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Exclusive Vti-Techs tested had between 15,558 and 28,239 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,801 median miles, the Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech has 0.044 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 Vti-Tech MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 8,347 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 102 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech is 21,801 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,558 and 28,239 miles.
Buying a used Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech?
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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