MG ZS MOT pass rate
86.8% of 51,330 MG ZS MOT tests pass.
The ZS has a pass rate of 86.8%, a little higher than the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG ZS passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MG ZS tested at 0–3 years pass 92.6% of the time, compared with just 68.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.6% | 9,467 | 24,758 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.9% | 37,059 | 32,382 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.7% | 2,972 | 44,851 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.3% | 1,830 | 89,689 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG ZS
The most common reason the MG ZS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.2% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Brakes | 37.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 28.2% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 12.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 10.5% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 2.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MG models
- 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
- MG 5 — 92.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG ZS?
- 86.8% of MG ZS MOT tests pass, based on 51,330 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG ZS?
- The most common reason the MG ZS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
- Does this show the MG ZS'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.