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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc

L5 GAXMOT history

L5 GAX is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L5 GAX black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,382 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GAX was last recorded at 106,382 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,382 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,382 miles
  • 2025 – 104,581 miles
  • 2024 – 100,169 miles
  • 2023 – 94,101 miles
  • 2022 – 91,571 miles
  • 2021 – 88,321 miles
  • 2020 – 85,085 miles
  • 2019 – 79,824 miles
  • 2018 – 72,859 miles
  • 2017 – 65,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,382 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    444504126297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail106,382 miles (+1,801)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    610028661486
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass104,581 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    109976015121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,573 miles (+4,404)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    255284614892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    882368512265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail100,169 miles (+6,068)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    595709757929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass94,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    924735887081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail94,101 miles (+2,530)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    345344598630
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,571 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    152328180703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,321 miles (+3,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    536094966837
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass85,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,085 miles
    Test number
    768197267724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,085 miles (+5,261)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,085 miles
    Test number
    800184940233
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass79,824 miles (+6,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,824 miles
    Test number
    492921445776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass72,859 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    288088785738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    401691039331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 GAX

Does L5 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GAX is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GAX?
The MOT on L5 GAX is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GAX done?
L5 GAX was recorded at 106,382 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has L5 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GAX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 GAX 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 L5 GAX find?
L5 GAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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