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WX56 DZR

2006 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,128 mi
Last recorded31,128 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 DZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 31,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,053 miles

MIL Light On (Pre 2008)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,635 miles

O/S Rear Brake Binding Very Slightly, N/S Rear Pads Thinner Than O/S

Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,848 miles

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

O/S Rear Brake Reading Slightly Low

Fail 12 Sep 2019 28,848 miles

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

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

O/S Rear Brake Reading Slightly Low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,915 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 26,915 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 22,966 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WX56 DZR is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX56 DZR, 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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What year was WX56 DZR registered?

WX56 DZR is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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