2002 MG ZS 2.5L Lpg · PB02 MGZ
2002 MG ZS (2.5L, lpg). First registered 22 May 2002. Recorded mileage 100,494 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PB02 MGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 100,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PB02 MGZ 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 2002 Mg Zs (PB02 MGZ) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Ball joint split pin is missing (5.3.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PB02 MGZ Mileage History
- 21/07/202391,747 mi
- 20/07/202496,090 mi+4,343 mi
- 18/07/202598,050 mi+1,960 mi
- 24/07/2026100,415 mi+2,365 mi
- 19/08/2026100,494 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 2,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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