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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

C8 BDXMOT history

C8 BDX is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 26 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

C8 BDX black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,951 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BDX was last recorded at 139,951 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 8,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,583 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,368 miles
Average per year
6,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,951 miles
  • 2025 – 131,583 miles
  • 2024 – 117,897 miles
  • 2023 – 108,454 miles
  • 2022 – 101,060 miles
  • 2021 – 90,746 miles
  • 2020 – 86,095 miles
  • 2019 – 84,314 miles
  • 2018 – 80,829 miles
  • 2017 – 76,341 miles
  • 2016 – 73,108 miles
  • 2015 – 70,651 miles
  • 2014 – 68,682 miles
  • 2013 – 67,043 miles
  • 2012 – 63,293 miles
  • 2011 – 60,745 miles
  • 2010 – 52,208 miles
  • 2008 – 44,369 miles
  • 2007 – 23,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,951 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Covers & trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,951 miles (+8,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,951 miles
    Test number
    305727111537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass131,583 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    249105012158
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
  3. Fail131,583 miles (+13,686)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    421312774355
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
  4. Pass117,897 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,897 miles
    Test number
    948667653059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,701 miles (+9,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,701 miles
    Test number
    176753387573
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    957425024286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,454 miles (+7,394)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    395464743771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass101,060 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    992123484448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,722 miles (+9,976)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,722 miles
    Test number
    802017288189
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass90,746 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    315607135715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,105 miles (+4,010)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    402690669581
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass86,095 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    196382865628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,314 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    134910203230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,829 miles (+4,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    948738288973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items
  15. Pass76,341 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    150392147963
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays fitted
  16. Pass73,108 miles (+2,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    515914277407
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays fitted
  17. Pass70,651 miles (+1,969)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    365665535189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres minor cracking
  18. Pass68,682 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    659485634192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,043 miles (+3,750)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    578201463118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly
  20. Pass63,293 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,293 miles
    Test number
    959663322193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,291 miles (+2,546)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    728402422164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
  22. Pass60,745 miles (+8,537)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    209624521450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery not fully charged
  23. Pass52,208 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,208 miles
    Test number
    930518670001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,369 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    633157358311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,784 miles (+13,026)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    530767658087
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  26. Pass23,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    690119277039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BDX

Does C8 BDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BDX is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BDX?
The MOT on C8 BDX is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BDX done?
C8 BDX was recorded at 139,951 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,018 miles a year.
Has C8 BDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BDX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 BDX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 BDX find?
C8 BDX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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