2020 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · NJ70 DXY
2020 MG ZS (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 25,810 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ70 DXY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 25,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ70 DXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mg Zs (NJ70 DXY) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
NJ70 DXY Mileage History
- 03/04/202315,157 mi
- 02/04/202418,322 mi+3,165 mi
- 28/03/202522,390 mi+4,068 mi
- 17/02/202625,810 mi+3,420 mi
Average of roughly 3,702 miles per year across 4 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: Excellent
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