2002 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · R55 MBB
2002 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 93,566 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R55 MBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 93,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R55 MBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Porsche Boxster (R55 MBB) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R55 MBB Mileage History
- 18/12/202392,103 mi
- 19/12/202392,103 mi
- 30/12/202493,368 mi+1,265 mi
- 30/12/202493,368 mi
- 25/02/202693,566 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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