PORSCHE BOXSTER2020 · 2.5L Petrol

The most recent MOT, dated 3 July 2025, was a clean pass at 15,432 mi with no defects recorded. That suggests the car was road‑legal at the time of testing, but the earlier entries reveal a consistent tyre‑related problem. Across three successive MOTs (June 2023, July 2023 and June 2024) the off‑side front tyre was flagged for “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”, and the rear tyres progressed from “slightly damaged” to “worn close to the legal limit” on the edges. The only outright failure was in June 2023 when the near‑side front tyre had a cut deep enough to reach the ply. The pattern is clearly a deterioration in tyre condition rather than a one‑off issue. From a trend perspective the tyre wear appears to be worsening: the severity moved from minor cracking to tread approaching the legal minimum, and a serious cut was recorded before the 2024 test. The 2025 pass shows no defects, which could mean the tyres were replaced or the damage was repaired, but the MOT record does not specify any replacement. Without evidence of a tyre change, the risk of ageing rubber remains, especially on a low‑mileage car that may have spent long periods stationary. Mileage-wise the car has only about 2,500 mi per year, which is low for a 2020 model. Light use generally reduces wear on drivetrain components, suspension and brakes, but it does not protect tyres from age‑related cracking.