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RX56 HDA

2006 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,381 mi
Last recorded49,381 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HDA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 45,797 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 45,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 45,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,706 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 45,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear handbrake could be better

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,078 miles

Offside Front levelling unit rod bracket broken

all discs a bit rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,013 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 33,013 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,218 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 22,004 miles

N/S/F Brake disk badley lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Brake disk badley lipped and corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,004 miles

N/S/F Brake disk badley lipped and corroded

O/S/F Brake disk badley lipped and corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,479 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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RX56 HDA is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX56 HDA, 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 RX56 HDA registered?

RX56 HDA is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is RX56 HDA safe to buy?

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