MG 5 MOT pass rate
92.7% of 7,840 MG 5 MOT tests pass.
The 5 passes its MOT 92.7% of the time — well above the average across all MG models, which sits at 84.6%.
The MG 5 passes its MOT 92.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Own this MG 5?
This is the average across every MG 5 in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
How to check and keep your MG’s service history →
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 93.0% at 0–3 years versus 91.1% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.0% | 6,405 | 38,267 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 1,435 | 38,999 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG 5
The most common reason the MG 5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.5% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Tyres | 48.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 9.0% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 8.3% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 2.7% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Insecure |
| Road Wheels | 0.3% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.2% | Warning lamp indicates a system malfunction |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG 5?
- 92.7% of MG 5 MOT tests pass, based on 7,840 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG 5?
- The most common reason the MG 5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
- Does this show the MG 5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.