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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,436 cc

L8 BAYMOT history

L8 BAY is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 14 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 57,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L8 BAY black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
57,719 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,436 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BAY was last recorded at 57,719 miles on 27 May 2026, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,906 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,719 miles
  • 2025 – 56,906 miles
  • 2024 – 55,087 miles
  • 2023 – 50,530 miles
  • 2022 – 42,482 miles
  • 2021 – 41,799 miles
  • 2020 – 41,505 miles
  • 2019 – 40,212 miles
  • 2018 – 39,301 miles
  • 2017 – 37,249 miles
  • 2016 – 29,329 miles
  • 2015 – 17,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,719 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,719 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    433281618996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,906 miles (+1,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    238331002118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass55,087 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    564928733148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,530 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    485965477744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,482 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    239607032200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,799 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    419463466296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,505 miles
    Test number
    982121911790
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
  8. Fail41,505 miles (+1,293)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,505 miles
    Test number
    172661710609
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
  9. Pass40,212 miles (+911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    703899640293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass39,301 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,301 miles
    Test number
    369357531068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail39,298 miles (+2,049)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,298 miles
    Test number
    302016374219
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass37,249 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    943172499129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,329 miles (+11,542)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    247346338033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,787 miles
    Test number
    855078905256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BAY

Does L8 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BAY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BAY?
The MOT on L8 BAY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BAY done?
L8 BAY was recorded at 57,719 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has L8 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BAY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 BAY 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 L8 BAY find?
L8 BAY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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