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MG ZS buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used MG ZS costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 86 for sale right now.
Our take on the MG ZS
It's sold here mainly as a petrol. The 1.5 hybrid is the most common engine (100% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a MG ZS's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used MG ZS prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €33,500 | – | 19 |
| 2026 | €29,000 | 24k km | 23 |
| 2025 | €30,000 | 30k km | 14 |
| 2024 | €21,450 | 21k km | 5 |
| 2023 | €20,900 | 43k km | 10 |
| 2022 | €18,950 | 93k km | 9 |
MG ZS NCT pass rate
How often MG ZSes pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79% | 80% |
Most common reasons a 2021 MG ZS fails: lights & electrics (6.2% of tests, more than most cars), steering & suspension (4.6% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (4.6% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4.6% of tests).
Common MG ZS problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€180 | 30 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the MG ZS
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used MG ZS
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.