2022 MG 5 Excite Electric · OV22 CYY

A 2022 MG 5 EXCITE showing 109,127 miles with five consecutive clean MOT passes represents a vehicle whose recorded roadworthiness is supported only by the absence of advisories or failures. Every test between April 2024 and November 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, meaning no component has been formally flagged as approaching a failure threshold by the tester. That said, a clean MOT pass record is a minimum legal standard and does not, on its own, confirm mechanical soundness; it simply means nothing was identified as defective at the time of examination. For a prospective buyer, the absence of historical advisories is reassuring but should not substitute for a thorough physical inspection, particularly given the mileage this vehicle has covered in a relatively short period. The mileage of 109,127 over roughly four years equates to an average annual accumulation of around 27,000 miles, which is high for a vehicle of this age. Even allowing for variations between years, the rate of use implies sustained, long-distance driving rather than short urban trips. Mechanically, higher mileage shortens the effective service life of consumables and wear items: brake pads and discs, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, drop links, and drivetrain components such as the electric motor mounts and reduction gear oil (on the EV variant) will all be closer to the end of their expected life than on a lower-mileage equivalent. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing history to suggest extended periods off the road, which means wear is likely continuous rather than the product of long stationary intervals. Buyers should be aware that high annual mileage on an EV of this type can also affect battery state of health, which MOT testing does not assess. Because the MOT record contains no advisories, there are no specific components that have been formally flagged for attention. However, given the mileage profile, the items most likely to require inspection or imminent replacement are the brake system, particularly pad wear and disc condition, the suspension linkages including bushes and drop links, and the tyres, where uneven wear patterns can indicate alignment or suspension issues. During a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn bushes or top mounts. Any pulling to one side under braking, vibration through the steering wheel, or a soft or spongy brake pedal should prompt further investigation of the braking system, as these symptoms are common in high-mileage vehicles. Additional checks specific to this MG 5 should include a close visual examination of the underbody and suspension arms for any surface corrosion, as EVs used for high-mileage work such as ride-share or commuting can accumulate debris and salt exposure that accelerates component wear. Inspect the tyres for even tread wear across and between axles, and verify that all four tyres are of matching type and age. For the electric powertrain, request a battery health report if available, and check for any warning messages on the dashboard during a static and dynamic test. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician, including a lift check, is strongly advisable given the mileage and the limited diagnostic information available from MOT records alone.