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LNZ 2979

2008 Mazda 2 Sport

Silver Other 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 2979
MakeMazda
Model2 Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 87,767 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 87,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,024 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 82,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,231 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,913 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 62,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,818 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2 Sport?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
5,370
Miles/Year
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 8
Stop lamp not working 3
position lamp(s) not working 3
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LNZ 2979 is a 2008 Mazda 2 Sport in Silver with a 1,498cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 Sport fails its MOT is seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNZ 2979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LNZ 2979?

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What year was LNZ 2979 registered?

LNZ 2979 is a 2008 Mazda 2 Sport, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LNZ 2979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 2979 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNZ 2979 have outstanding finance?

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