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A28 ANB

2008 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 ANB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,534 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished, also distorted on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 67,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed in deep cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished, also distorted on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 62,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,467 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,833 miles

n/s front screen wiper blade starting to smear screen

o/s front tyre inner tread area to sidewall wearing low on legal limit at time of test strongly suggest change now or soon

tyres different speed ratings

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades just starting to smear screen

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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A28 ANB is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A28 ANB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A28 ANB registered?

A28 ANB is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A28 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 ANB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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