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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Amount of other comprehensive income is expected to be reclassified to net income during 2014	$ 1
Amount of other comprehensive income net of income tax during 2014	$ 1

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- Definition

Income Tax portion of other comprehensive income that is expected to be reclassified to net income over the next fiscal year.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Other comprehensive income that is expected to be reclassified to net income over the next fiscal year, net of tax.

+ References

No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	mga_
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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

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