2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · ST56 MZO
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 105,363 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST56 MZO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 105,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST56 MZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (ST56 MZO) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
ST56 MZO Mileage History
- 11/04/202291,716 mi
- 03/04/202396,102 mi+4,386 mi
- 30/07/202498,803 mi+2,701 mi
- 31/07/2025105,363 mi+6,560 mi
Average of roughly 4,130 miles per year across 4 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: 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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