2020 Porsche Boxster 2.0L Petrol · SA20 ZZM

The Porsche Boxster presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 24 March 2026 at 29,343 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects or advisories. That result is particularly significant because it follows a failure just one day prior in December 2023, where the tester flagged both rear tyres below the 1.6mm legal minimum and an offside front tyre with a structural bulge caused by internal separation. The fact that no tyre defects have reappeared in any subsequent test through to March 2026 suggests the owner addressed the issue promptly and has maintained adequate tyre condition since. The overall trajectory from that single failure to four consecutive clean passes indicates attentive upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Covering roughly 4,890 miles per year over six years, this Boxster has been driven well below the UK average. The annual tests between November 2024 and March 2026 show steady progression from 22,208 to 29,343 miles, with no unusual gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation. The 2023 failure occurred at just 19,953 miles, and the following test in December 2023 at 19,969 miles passed cleanly, confirming the tyre issues were rectified immediately rather than left to fester. The record is sparse in the sense that only five tests exist across the vehicle's life, but each one is annual and consistent, which is exactly what you want to see. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should still inspect the underside carefully for stone chips, minor corrosion on suspension components, and the condition of brake discs and pads, as low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop surface rust on braking components and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals. The tyre failure in 2023, while isolated and resolved, warrants a close look at the age of the current tyres, since a Porsche of this type may sit for weeks between uses, and older rubber can degrade through cracking even with ample tread remaining. The nearside rear tyre in particular should be examined, as it was one of the two that failed below the legal limit, and any recurring wear pattern on that corner could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues not severe enough to trigger an MOT advisory but worth verifying.