2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MJ57 GNP

The Zafira presents a stable and improving maintenance picture at its most recent test. On 5 August 2025, at 100,151 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded, a clean sheet that represents a marked turnaround from the string of advisories logged in previous years. The trend is clearly resolving, suggesting the last keeper addressed several long-standing issues rather than ignoring them. The mileage profile raises a question worth probing. The car covered roughly 5,300 miles per year on average, yet between July 2021 at 91,398 miles and July 2022 at 84,285 miles the recorded distance actually dropped by over 7,000 miles, an impossibility that points to a data-entry anomaly or a replacement speedometer. From July 2022 onward the mileage climbs consistently, with about 5,300 miles added between 2022 and 2023, then another 5,350 to 2024, and a final 5,290 to August 2025. That steady post-2022 pattern suggests regular use after a period of very light running or possible standstill, which can itself cause deterioration in perishable components like tyre sidewalls and brake surfaces. The 2023 test at 89,510 miles is the most revealing entry. Both front coil springs were flagged for corrosion, all four tyres showed perishing or low tread, rear brake discs were corroded on the braking surfaces, and both headlamp lenses were slightly defective. Tyre perishing across the axle points to age-related degradation rather than simple wear, consistent with a vehicle that may have sat unused for spells. Corroded coil springs on a Zafira of this age are a known concern and can affect ride height and handling if left unchecked. A buyer should inspect both front springs closely for section loss or cracking, and verify whether the rears have also been checked given the offside rear was flagged in 2022. The clean 2025 result suggests these items were resolved, but a physical inspection remains essential. Check the underside for fresh coatings over corrosion, examine the tyre date codes to confirm replacement after mid-2023, and assess the headlamp lenses for hazing or moisture ingress. The recurring oil leak advisory, noted as slight in both 2023 and 2024, did not appear in 2025, yet a close look at the engine and gearbox mounts for weeping would be prudent. Brake disc corrosion advisories appeared in both 2022 and 2023, so verify the current disc condition and caliper operation, particularly at the rear where binding is common on this model.