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NX02 EAP

2002 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 EAP
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 52,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,240 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 64,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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NX02 EAP is a 2002 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX02 EAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX02 EAP registered?

NX02 EAP is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is NX02 EAP safe to buy?

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