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MG ZS Common

As of 2026 Q1, 136,975 MG ZSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 20,422 (17.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

MG ZS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
136,975
133,656 licensed3,319 SORN
▲ 20,422 (+17.5%) yr/yr
Peak: 136,975 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 34k 68k 103k 137k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 136,975 on the road.

Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 136,955 on the road today
Petrol 57%Electric 21%Hybrid 21%Diesel 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the ZS

The MG ZS is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. Announced at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show in China, the MG ZS is the second SUV to be produced under the MG marque after the MG GS. It is positioned below the larger HS, and above the smaller MG 3 hatchback. Since 2018, the ZS is available with a battery electric version called the ZS EV or in China, the EZS. In 2025, the hybrid version of the ZS was awarded Best Hybrid Car by British motoring magazine Carbuyer. The ZS is currently the brand's best selling model in international...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

MG ZS — questions & answers

How many MG ZS are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 136,975 MG ZS were still registered in the UK — 133,656 licensed and on the road, plus 3,319 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the MG ZS rare?

The MG ZS is common, with 136,975 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the MG ZS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of MG ZS on UK roads rose by 20,422 (17.5%).

What fuel do most MG ZS use?

Most MG ZS run on petrol — about 57% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, hybrid, diesel.

When did the MG ZS peak?

The MG ZS peaked at 136,975 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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