2002 Mg Zt-T+ — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 685 MOT tests analysed for the 2002 Mg Zt-T+, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 72.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.1% in the 150k+ group versus 24.5% in the 60-90k group.

Pass rate

685

MOT tests analysed

27.5%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

20.6

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2002 Mg Zt-T+
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	15.3%	105
2	Suspension	14.6%	100
3	Lighting & signalling	12.0%	82
4	Visibility	6.0%	41
5	Body, structure & corrosion	5.8%	40
6	Seat belts & restraints	4.5%	31

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2002 Mg Zt-T+
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	69
2	Rbt (sp)	55
3	Component mounting prescribed areas	41
4	Rigid brake pipes	34
5	Ball joint	32
6	Headlamp	29

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2002 Mg Zt-T+
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	38.5%	264
2	Suspension	36.9%	253
3	Tyres	19.9%	136
4	Lighting & signalling	14.3%	98
5	Body, structure & corrosion	13.4%	92
6	Other defects	11.4%	78

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2002 Zt-T+
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
60-90k	155	24.5%
90-120k	197	27.9%
120-150k	167	28.7%
150k+	124	33.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2002 Zt-T+
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	588	26.4%
Diesel	97	34.0%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2002 Zt-T+
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	200	29.5%
2022	160	29.4%
2023	132	25.0%
2024	107	26.2%
2025	86	24.4%

What to check before buying a 2002 Zt-T+

Before buying a 2002 Mg Zt-T+, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 15.3% of tests for this year.

Brakes (15.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Suspension (14.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2002 Mg Zt-T+s pass their MOT?

72.5% of the 685 2002 Mg Zt-T+ MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Mg Zt-T+?

Brakes, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by suspension (14.6%).

Does the 2002 Zt-T+ get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.5% in the 60-90k band to 33.1% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 685 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.