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M8 MJA

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MJA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 117,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,296 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 109,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,211 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 103,211 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust joint clamps starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,772 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,506 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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M8 MJA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 M8 MJA, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M8 MJA registered?

M8 MJA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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