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GR51 MAZ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

95,409 mi
Last recorded95,409 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR51 MAZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,409 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter has a slight leak

Fail 9 Dec 2025 95,409 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter has a slight leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 95,405 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 88,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 87,971 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,757 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,754 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All fronts approx. 2.0mm rears appox 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills and rear under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All fronts approx. 2.0mm rears appox 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills and rear under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system too clean to emit smoke reading.cust sign/date ...

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight stone chip on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front wheel damaged

pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,984 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,338 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,338 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,593 miles

all brake pipes damp,no leaks found. suspect lubed

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,849 miles

[ all ] brake discs and pads worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

[ all ] brake discs and pads worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,132 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,757 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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GR51 MAZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR51 MAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR51 MAZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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