2015 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · BU15 MXJ
2015 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 142,347 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU15 MXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 142,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU15 MXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Vauxhall Zafira (BU15 MXJ) between July 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour not amber in colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
BU15 MXJ Mileage History
- 25/07/2024108,228 mi
- 25/07/2024108,228 mi
- 18/10/2025127,573 mi+19,345 mi
- 18/10/2025127,573 mi
- 16/10/2026142,347 mi+14,774 mi
Average of roughly 15,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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