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%.
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 |