MOT reliability
Mg Zr atomix
67 vehicles · 501 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 67 Mg Zr atomix vehicles and 501 completed MOT tests, the Mg Zr atomix has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,407 miles.
67
Vehicles
501
MOT tests
8,625
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg Zr atomix problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg Zr atomix MOT tests:
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Other110%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes6%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Mg Zr atomix pass rate by age
How the Mg Zr atomix's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 68 | 85% |
| 4 | 64 | 81% |
| 5 | 74 | 74% |
| 6 | 60 | 68% |
| 7 | 66 | 62% |
| 8 | 40 | 82% |
| 9 | 48 | 69% |
| 10 | 36 | 69% |
| 11 | 13 | 62% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 7 | 43% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (66), Other (1)
Most common Mg Zr atomix MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Zr atomix MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (32 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (25 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
- Oil leak (15 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (12 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (11 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (11 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (9 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (9 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (8 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (8 times)
Mg Zr atomix pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 29 | 69% | 74,520 |
| 2003 | 51 | 471 | 73% | 76,518 |
Mg Zr atomix reliability FAQ
Across 67 Mg Zr atomix vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg Zr atomix MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mg Zr atomix in our data has covered around
76,407 miles.
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