2022 MG 5 Excite MOT pass rate: 84.0% (2,041 tests)
What fails on a 2022 5 Excite
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 264 | 38.3% |
| 2 | Tyres | 197 | 28.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 171 | 24.8% |
| 4 | Visibility | 19 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Brakes | 16 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 6 | 0.9% |
All 5 Excite years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,842 | 89.4% | -1.0 pts | 44,978 |
| 2022 (this page) | 2,041 | 84.0% | -7.2 pts | 42,167 |
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FAQs
Is a 2022 MG 5 Excite reliable?
2022-registered examples passed 84.0% of their MOT tests (2,041 tests, 2023–2025), -7.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 4 years old with a median 42,167 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2022 5 Excite?
The median tested example shows 42,167 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.