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MG Mg Zs road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a MG Mg Zs? 100% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a MG Mg Zs?

Most used MG Mg Zs in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 100% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
100% of stock
Median CO₂
145 g/km

Three MG ZS models are currently available on Motoring Today, with models from 2019 to 2020 listed. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for a used MG ZS depends primarily on its initial registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. UK road tax rules for used cars are not based on the car's age when you buy it, but on when it was first registered. For cars first registered after 1 April 2017, such as the MG ZS models currently listed, a different VED system applies. These vehicles are subject to a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard annual flat rate. Additionally, cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new incur an annual surcharge for five years from the second year of registration, which applies irrespective of CO2 output. Fully electric vehicles have historically been exempt, but this exemption is set to change. Older cars, generally those registered before April 2017, were taxed purely on CO2 emissions bands. Due to these varying regulations, the exact VED amount can differ significantly between individual cars. For an accurate figure for any specific used MG ZS on Motoring Today, please check the detailed specifications provided for that particular vehicle.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of MG Mg Zs

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How MG Mg Zs road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the MG ZS (Petrol/Electric Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel), across 57 recorded variants.

Performance
99–193 bhp
Power
7.3s
0–60 mph (fastest)
139 mph
Top speed
999–2,497 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
29–55.4 mpg
Fuel economy
115–227 g/km
CO₂
£305
Road tax (VED)
10–33 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,386 mm
Length
1,923 mm
Width
1,386 mm
Height
2,620 mm
Wheelbase
1,231 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
3-star · tested 2017
29%
Safety assist

The MG ZS SUV (17-24) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded a 3 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £10,895
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.5 Hybrid SE 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid193 bhp55.4 mpg11522
1.0T GDi Exclusive 5drManualPetrol109 bhp42.7 mpg14915
1.0T GDi Excite DCT 5dAutomaticPetrol109 bhp39 mpg16314
1.5 VTi-TECH Explore 5dManualPetrol104 bhp41.4 mpg15514
1.5 VTi-TECH Exclusive 5dManualPetrol104 bhp42.7 mpg14915
Limited Edition 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech 5dManualPetrol104 bhp41.4 mpg14014
Excite 1.0T GDI auto 5dAutomaticPetrol109 bhp38.6 mpg16610
2.5 (180ps) 5dManualPetrol174 bhp29 mpg22732
1.8 (120ps) 5dManualPetrol115 bhp38 mpg17423
1.8 (120ps) 5d Step AutoAutomaticPetrol115 bhp33 mpg20323
2.0 TD + (115ps) 5dManualDiesel111 bhp50 mpg15021
1.6 (110ps) 5dManualPetrol107 bhp40 mpg16821

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a MG Mg Zs?
A MG Mg Zs registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric MG Mg Zss pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the MG Mg Zs?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How much is road tax on an MG Mg Zs?
The amount of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for an MG Mg Zs depends on when the car was first registered, its CO2 emissions, and fuel type. You should check the specific vehicle you are interested in to confirm its exact road tax cost, as this can vary significantly between individual cars.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered before April 2017, road tax is based on their CO2 emissions bands. Cars registered from April 2017 onwards pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new for the first five years of the standard rate.
How many MG Mg Zs cars are currently for sale?
There are 3 MG Mg Zs cars currently for sale, ranging from model years 2019 to 2020.