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DY13 MZL

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 MZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 92,986 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,278 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and inner edge cracked and splits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge cracked and splits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and inner edge cracked and splits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge cracked and splits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 84,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 70,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor surface cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has minor surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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DY13 MZL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY13 MZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DY13 MZL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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