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EA56 MDJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,652 mi
Last recorded96,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 MDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 85,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,112 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 71,112 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight condensation within. No light output affected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2019 66,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight condensation within. No light output affected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,726 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 very minute leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,418 miles

cut in n/s front tyre tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,729 miles

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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EA56 MDJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA56 MDJ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA56 MDJ registered?

EA56 MDJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is EA56 MDJ safe to buy?

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