MG Zs Limited Edition Auto
From 308 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | 2 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29% of Zs Limited Edition Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 79.5% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Limited Edition Autos tested had between 17,479 and 34,318 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,620 median miles, the Zs Limited Edition Auto has 0.077 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 Limited Edition Auto MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Limited Edition Auto has a 79.5% MOT pass rate based on 308 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Limited Edition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Limited Edition Auto is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Limited Edition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Limited Edition Auto is 26,620 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,479 and 34,318 miles.
Buying a used Zs Limited Edition 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.
With a 79.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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