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MG ZS Common
As of 2026 Q2, 144,016 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 22,615 (18.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 144,016 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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...
MG ZS — questions & answers
How many MG ZS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 144,016 MG ZS were still registered in the UK — 140,809 licensed and on the road, plus 3,207 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG ZS rare?
The MG ZS is common, with 144,016 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,315 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 22,615 (18.6%).
What fuel do most MG ZS use?
Most MG ZS run on petrol — about 55% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, electric, diesel.
When did the MG ZS peak?
The MG ZS peaked at 144,016 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.