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CMZ 8986

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,011 mi
Last recorded127,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 8986
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 127,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 127,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 brake pipes corroded under n/s of car approx half way along the floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,845 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,396 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,187 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 122,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,420 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 119,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 113,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,784 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 78,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,440 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,440 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 56,596 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,673 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,958 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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CMZ 8986 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CMZ 8986, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CMZ 8986 registered?

CMZ 8986 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is CMZ 8986 safe to buy?

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