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DNZ 7496

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 7496
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 71,716 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 71,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,805 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,805 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached All 4 clamp bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,495 miles

Engine check lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,390 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,390 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,460 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,708 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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DNZ 7496 is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 DNZ 7496, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNZ 7496 registered?

DNZ 7496 is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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