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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

L5 NAMMOT history

L5 NAM is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 5 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L5 NAM blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,540 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NAM was last recorded at 96,540 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,765 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,540 miles
  • 2025 – 95,765 miles
  • 2024 – 94,304 miles
  • 2023 – 93,277 miles
  • 2022 – 91,869 miles
  • 2021 – 89,587 miles
  • 2020 – 84,844 miles
  • 2019 – 72,037 miles
  • 2018 – 70,706 miles
  • 2017 – 69,665 miles
  • 2016 – 57,249 miles
  • 2015 – 40,150 miles
  • 2013 – 38,956 miles
  • 2012 – 33,593 miles
  • 2011 – 31,990 miles
  • 2010 – 29,124 miles
  • 2009 – 25,189 miles
  • 2008 – 16,001 miles
  • 2007 – 13,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,540 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two clamps broke but exhaust still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,540 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,540 miles
    Test number
    664055143327
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,765 miles (+1,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    534557107016
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,304 miles (+1,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    572414178867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,277 miles (+1,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    570946909692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,869 miles (+2,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    489496853738
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass89,587 miles (+4,743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    219097959331
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,844 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    326553824912
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,844 miles (+12,807)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    689418305282
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,037 miles (+1,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    601776891379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    439340359998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two clamps broke but exhaust still supported (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail70,706 miles (+1)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    417935545616
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two clamps broke but exhaust still supported (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail70,705 miles (+1,040)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    673971120671
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two clamps broke but exhaust still supported (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,665 miles (+12,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    246522396809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass57,249 miles (+17,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    984187286722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass40,150 miles (+1,194)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    646391505151
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass38,956 miles (+5,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,956 miles
    Test number
    945751133211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass33,593 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,593 miles
    Test number
    146836832207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner egde
    • NoteO/s door cheque strap broken

  18. Fail33,593 miles (+1,603)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,593 miles
    Test number
    599496832216
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner egde
    • NoteO/s door cheque strap broken

  19. Pass31,990 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,990 miles
    Test number
    579618931289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,124 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    992337410217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass25,189 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,189 miles
    Test number
    621857729108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,171 miles (+9,170)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    632127119196
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,001 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,001 miles
    Test number
    884326858093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,110 miles
    Test number
    681153777164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NAM

Does L5 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NAM is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NAM?
The MOT on L5 NAM is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NAM done?
L5 NAM was recorded at 96,540 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has L5 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NAM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 NAM 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 NAM find?
L5 NAM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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