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NX06 NXA

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 NXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,022 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,679 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,237 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,880 miles

power st/pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

n/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

power st/pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,337 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front pass/door handel loose

o/s rear cracking round side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front pass/door handel loose

o/s rear cracking round side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off side front side wall starting to split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 49,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off side front side wall starting to split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no oil in engine, add 3 litres of 5w30 mag oil for emissions test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no oil in engine, add 3 litres of 5w30 mag oil for emissions test

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,724 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,724 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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NX06 NXA is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX06 NXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NX06 NXA is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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