2019 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · C8 RED
2019 MG ZS (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 38,186 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 RED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 38,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C8 RED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mg Zs (C8 RED) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C8 RED Mileage History
- 30/03/202321,133 mi
- 25/03/202426,812 mi+5,679 mi
- 27/03/202532,443 mi+5,631 mi
- 30/03/202638,186 mi+5,743 mi
- 30/03/202638,186 mi
Average of roughly 5,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Modern Petrol)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Premature Clutch Wear (Manual)Serious
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- Stalling When Cold (Petrol)Moderate
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