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MX55 ZMY

2006 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,549 mi
Last recorded135,549 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ZMY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,549 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroding around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroding around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lots of surface rust around the rear of vehicle from being parked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 135,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside/offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 134,941 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 134,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,959 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,943 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,683 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,683 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 91,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,528 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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MX55 ZMY is a 2006 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX55 ZMY, 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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What year was MX55 ZMY registered?

MX55 ZMY is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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