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NJ18 OZL

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 OZL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,911 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheel arch

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring mounts on axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake over adjusted - levers on rear calipers not fully returning

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 86,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheel arch

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring mounts on axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake over adjusted - levers on rear calipers not fully returning

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 67,177 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 51,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also bald on inner edge and smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 40,733 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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NJ18 OZL is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ18 OZL, 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 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ18 OZL registered?

NJ18 OZL is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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