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MX06 LZV

2006 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,851 mi
Last recorded158,851 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 LZV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 158,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 158,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 156,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes corroded and warn

Fail 22 Feb 2024 156,381 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes corroded and warn

Pass 24 Mar 2023 152,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 152,698 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper covers slightly perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 148,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 148,123 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,710 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel tight to turn

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,330 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,513 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 139,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 137,413 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 19 May 2014 117,264 miles

front exhaust bracket weak

n/s front air con pipe leaking

engine oil leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs worn pads ok

Pass 15 May 2013 105,198 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

engine oil leak

fuel tank slightly corroded

n/s front side light dim

Fail 15 May 2013 105,197 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

engine oil leak

front wiper blades poor

fuel tank slightly corroded

n/s front side light dim

Pass 15 May 2012 91,953 miles

slight corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 17 May 2011 78,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,137 miles

front number plate fading

fuel tank starting to corroed

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,049 miles

blades poor washers low on fluid both rear brakes have aslight bind

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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MX06 LZV is a 2006 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX06 LZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MX06 LZV is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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