2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · RF08 MJX
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 145,361 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 MJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
- 145,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 MJX 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (RF08 MJX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle swivel pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle swivel pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ”.
RF08 MJX Mileage History
- 03/09/2024130,260 mi
- 04/09/2024130,260 mi
- 01/09/2025138,162 mi+7,902 mi
- 01/09/2025138,162 mi
- 03/09/2026145,361 mi+7,199 mi
Average of roughly 7,557 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: Poor
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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