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MX06 DRZ

2006 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 DRZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,793 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Coil spring corroded n/s , o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Fail 15 Jun 2021 111,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Coil spring corroded n/s , o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 6 Jun 2020 101,072 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,716 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 92,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,248 miles

O/S/R Outer sill has a Pin hole at a previously welded plate

Parking Brake has only just met the legal requirements

Slight play in steering column near the top mount

Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R Outer sill has a Pin hole at a previously welded plate

Slight play in steering column near the top mount

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,315 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,255 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,236 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,379 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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MX06 DRZ is a 2006 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 MX06 DRZ, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX06 DRZ is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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