2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DV05 MXA
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 130,352 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV05 MXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 130,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV05 MXA 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 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (DV05 MXA) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV05 MXA Mileage History
- 09/06/2022123,883 mi
- 20/06/2023125,837 mi+1,954 mi
- 20/06/2024127,998 mi+2,161 mi
- 19/06/2025130,352 mi+2,354 mi
- 23/06/2025130,352 mi
Average of roughly 2,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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