This page lists 31 ignition parts for the 1956 MG Za, across 7 part types, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1956 MG Za, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 24 parts of the 31 listed are Spark Plug (11 parts), Ignition Coil (9 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 7 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1956 MG Za.
The most listed brands for 1956 MG Za ignition parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (8 parts), WELLS (4 parts) and DENSO (4 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Copper / Nickel.
5 parts on this 1956 MG Za page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T (Ignition Coil) and ACDELCO R43XLS (Spark Plug). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5H1011 | 🇺🇸 US | with Lucas DistributorStandard Duty | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
3 Condenser / Capacitor parts are listed for the 1956 MG Za, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 and WELLS 5H1011.
Distributor Rotor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU300 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU300.
Ignition Breaker Points
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU1617P | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 4P1083 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.
2 Ignition Breaker Points parts are listed for the 1956 MG Za, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1617P and WELLS 4P1083.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC15T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| FVP | UC15F | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0058 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SKP | SKUC15T | 🇺🇸 US | Coil Pack | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | C622 | 🇺🇸 US | Pack | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 48863 | 🇺🇸 US | Connections May be Eyelet or Spade | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UC15 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C15 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5C1019 | 🇺🇸 US | Used on most import products with 12 Volt system with Internal resistorUniversal 12 Volt Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
9 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1956 MG Za, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 5 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from NGK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. NGK 48863 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T, FVP UC15F and HOLSTEIN 2IGC0058 and the remaining parts above.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 1A4149 | 🇺🇸 US | with Lucas Distributor # 45D412 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 1A4149.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.026", 0.030", 0.032", 0.040" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include DENSO, CHAMPION and AUTOLITE.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | R43XLS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Popular | 120 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.026" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 123 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3051 | 🇺🇸 US | U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP436AX | 🇺🇸 US | Copper | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOLITE | APP64 | 🇺🇸 US | Double PlatinumHex Size: 13/16 In | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOLITE Popular | XP64 | 🇺🇸 US | Display PackQTY2 | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5306 | 🇺🇸 US | Iridium PowerHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4709 | 🇺🇸 US | Iridium TTSolid Terminal | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SP1042 | 🇺🇸 US | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENSO | 4502 | 🇺🇸 US | Platinum TTSolid Terminal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
11 Spark Plug parts for the 1956 MG Za come from 6 brands — DENSO, CHAMPION, AUTOLITE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO R43XLS.
The Copper / Nickel section lists 5 options from CHAMPION, ACDELCO, DENSO and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO R43XLS is listed in this group.
The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 1 option from AUTOLITE — grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. AUTOLITE APP64 is listed in this group.
In the Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, DENSO, AUTOLITE and SKP supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is AUTOLITE XP64.
The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 1 option from DENSO — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. DENSO 4502 is listed in this group.
Spark Plug Wire
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 55437 | 🇺🇸 US | IntermotorSet | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 9403 | 🇺🇸 US | SetUnited-Packard | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 9044Q | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldSet | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 29437 | 🇺🇸 US | Pro SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
4 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1956 MG Za, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO.
The Premium section lists 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55437 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from ACDELCO and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. ACDELCO 9044Q is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55437, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9403 and ACDELCO 9044Q and the remaining parts above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1956 MG Za
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 1.5L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug and Ignition Coil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1956 MG Za?
Our catalog currently lists 31 ignition parts for the 1956 MG Za across 7 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1956 MG Za?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1956 MG Za?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.026", 0.030", 0.032", 0.040" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1956 MG Za was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1956 MG Za?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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