MG ZS statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 131,040 +17.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 3,153 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 82.0% Cars of the same ages 86.6%
• Rank by number licensed No. 71 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2001
• Average annual mileage 7,393 miles a year

How many MG ZS cars are left in Great Britain?

There were 131,040 MG ZS cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 3,153 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2001.

MG ZS MOT reliability

In 2025, 82.0% of MG ZS MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MG ZS cars tested pass 86.6% of the time, so the MG ZS does worse than average for its age, by 4.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 83.3%.

MG ZS MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT, appearing on 30.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.4% of MG ZS tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common MG ZS MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a MG ZS failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 10.9% of 11,178 failed tests. 44.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

MG ZS by year

5 years of the MG ZS, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2021 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (86.6% passed first time) and the 2019 cars worst (75.6%).

MG ZS engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 127,557 MG ZS cars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 53.4% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 23.2% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has fallen from 55.5% in 2014 to 0.3%. Petrols made up 89.4% of those licensed in 2014 and 59.2% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

MG ZS fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MG ZS from 2002, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2020 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 39.0 to 55.4 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 163 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 163 to 273 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2002 to 2006), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 29.7 to 52.7 mpg, with CO2 of 150 to 227 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “MG ZS 2021MY”, “MG ZS”, “MG ZS ev 115kW 71kWh 2021MY”, “MG ZS ev 130kW 52.5kWh 2021MY”. How we use VCA’s figures.

MG ZS safety recalls

We found no recalls for the MG ZS in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MG ZS. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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