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GX06 HGZ

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 HGZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 108,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 103,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,346 miles

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

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 99,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS Light on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to all four brake discs inner faces

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,065 miles

corrosion to all four brake discs inner surfaces

corrosion to offside exhaust flange nuts

under shields fitted and unable to test certain components

Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,363 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,642 miles

both front lower wish bone centre bushes slightly worn and have some play in them

both front tyres perished and splitting in tread area

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,347 miles

full undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,939 miles

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

Front wiper starting to smear.

N/S/F Tyre cracking in the centre all around.

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

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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GX06 HGZ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 GX06 HGZ, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX06 HGZ registered?

GX06 HGZ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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