MOT reliability
Mg 5
72 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 72 Mg 5 vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Mg 5 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,792 miles.
72
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
23,888
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg 5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg 5 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension48%
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Brakes19%
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Other13%
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Visibility13%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
Mg 5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 78 | 90% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Electric (72)
Most common Mg 5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg 5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner arch liner loose but not insecure (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre side wall has previously been fouling plastic - Possible now missing undertray (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges (1 times)
- tpms light on (1 times)
Mg 5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 15 |
| 2022 | 64 | 73 | 90% | 15,889 |
| 2021 | 4 | 25 | 92% | 102,023 |
Mg 5 reliability FAQ
Across 72 Mg 5 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg 5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mg 5 in our data has covered around
19,792 miles.
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