2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · EY61 JXB
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 122,463 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY61 JXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 122,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY61 JXB 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 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (EY61 JXB) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (( Cords exposed through damage within the tread area of the tyre. )) (5.2.3”; “Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ( Tail gate/passenger door. ) (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
EY61 JXB Mileage History
- 04/02/202290,177 mi
- 07/02/2023106,948 mi+16,771 mi
- 31/03/2023106,958 mi+10 mi
- 29/04/2024110,089 mi+3,131 mi
- 05/04/2025122,463 mi+12,374 mi
Average of roughly 10,204 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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
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