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EY06 VGZ

2006 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,706 mi
Last recorded78,706 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 VGZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,179 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,368 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 52,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 38,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 35,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 32,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 28,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 26,178 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 23,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,475 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 16,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,962 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,001 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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EY06 VGZ is a 2006 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY06 VGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY06 VGZ registered?

EY06 VGZ is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is EY06 VGZ safe to buy?

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