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MG ZS

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

J8 OYNMOT history

J8 OYN is a blue petrol MG ZS first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,078 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OYN was last recorded at 54,078 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2015: 45,387 miles, lower than 46,323 miles on 28 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,974 miles · 17 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,078 miles
  • 2018 – 52,974 miles
  • 2017 – 51,752 miles
  • 2016 – 49,033 miles
  • 2015 – 45,387 miles
  • 2013 – 40,103 miles
  • 2012 – 35,803 miles
  • 2011 – 29,938 miles
  • 2010 – 25,477 miles
  • 2009 – 20,111 miles
  • 2008 – 19,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,078 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,078 miles
    Test number
    719607626286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,974 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    784299790434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  3. Fail52,972 miles (+1,220)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    675107620347
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  4. Pass51,752 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    538050863082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail51,739 miles (+2,706)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    396829543274
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blow at center pipe to rear box flange (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass49,033 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    528239664313
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  7. Pass45,387 miles (-936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    539912195055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,323 miles (+6,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    128117585439
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass40,103 miles (+4,300)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    715966093185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished

  10. Pass35,803 miles (+5,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    597947902174
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail29,938 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    466742901135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  12. Pass29,938 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    765522401172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,477 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,477 miles
    Test number
    253557810118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,111 miles
    Test number
    510661529106
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Fail20,111 miles (+673)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,111 miles
    Test number
    790011729127
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass19,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,438 miles
    Test number
    314497608424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OYN

Does J8 OYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OYN is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OYN?
The MOT on J8 OYN is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 OYN done?
J8 OYN was recorded at 54,078 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has J8 OYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OYN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 OYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 OYN find?
J8 OYN passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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