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WX56 LSZ

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,091 mi
Last recorded72,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 LSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,073 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 71,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,716 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,209 miles

centre exhaust corrodide

Fail 5 Oct 2012 57,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

centre exhaust corrodide

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre inner edge mishaped

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009
Fail 25 Sep 2009

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,877 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front brake component binding slightly

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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WX56 LSZ is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX56 LSZ, 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 20 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX56 LSZ?

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What year was WX56 LSZ registered?

WX56 LSZ is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is WX56 LSZ safe to buy?

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