2020 Porsche Boxster 2.0L Petrol · EO70 MFF

The Porsche Boxster presents a strong roadworthiness record heading into mid-2026. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 September 2025 at 27,032 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This marks a clear improvement over the 2023 test cycle, where tyre deterioration forced a retest. The maintenance trend is now stable and resolving, suggesting the current or most recent keeper addressed the rubber degradation promptly and has kept the car in sound mechanical order since. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2020 vehicle. Between the September 2023 pass at 19,793 miles and the September 2025 pass at 27,032 miles, the car covered just 7,239 miles across two full years, averaging roughly 3,620 miles annually. The 2024 test at 23,726 miles confirms this gentle usage pattern, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. Such low mileage typically limits wear on consumables and structural components, though prolonged periods of inactivity can age rubber and fluid systems independently of distance travelled. The only recurring fault in the history relates to tyre condition. In September 2023, the tester flagged perishing and cracking on the nearside front and offside front tyres, alongside a structural bulge on the offside front. These were rectified before the retest the following day. Tyre degradation at this mileage often points to age-related perishing rather than aggressive driving, particularly if the car has sat stationary for extended spells. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully, checking the date stamps to confirm they are recent replacements and examining sidewalls for any renewed cracking or bulging. Beyond the tyre history, the clean MOT record since late 2023 gives confidence in the car's core mechanical and structural condition. Still, a pre-purchase inspection should verify the underside for corrosion, check suspension bushes and coil springs for any deterioration from age rather than mileage, and assess brake discs and pads for surface rust or binding that can develop on lightly used vehicles. The exhaust system, steering rack, and fluid condition also warrant attention given the car's low annual mileage and potential for moisture ingress or seal drying during idle periods.