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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,700 cc

M3 PALMOT history

M3 PAL is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

M3 PAL silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,675 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PAL was last recorded at 53,675 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,550 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,675 miles
  • 2025 – 53,550 miles
  • 2024 – 53,520 miles
  • 2023 – 53,480 miles
  • 2022 – 53,450 miles
  • 2021 – 53,320 miles
  • 2020 – 53,247 miles
  • 2019 – 53,078 miles
  • 2018 – 52,903 miles
  • 2017 – 52,569 miles
  • 2015 – 52,142 miles
  • 2014 – 51,448 miles
  • 2013 – 50,840 miles
  • 2012 – 50,082 miles
  • 2011 – 48,690 miles
  • 2010 – 46,894 miles
  • 2009 – 43,030 miles
  • 2008 – 42,239 miles
  • 2007 – 41,161 miles
  • 2006 – 37,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,675 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,675 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    685130904105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass53,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    448595943065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail53,550 miles (+30)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    837532864194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass53,520 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    509744473649
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass53,480 miles (+30)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    967622384690
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass53,450 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    997590460287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,320 miles (+73)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    800141489506
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps and fixings deteriorated

  8. Pass53,247 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    561954857862
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,078 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,078 miles
    Test number
    259557251083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail53,055 miles (+152)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    634963029011
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,903 miles (+334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    898074932716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,569 miles (+427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    644232164543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread

  13. Pass52,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    215070541319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,139 miles (+691)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,139 miles
    Test number
    408645299203
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass51,448 miles (+608)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    447087314417
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,840 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    278638213361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,082 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    446774412498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,690 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,690 miles
    Test number
    116254711332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,894 miles
    Test number
    601583130315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,894 miles (+3,864)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,894 miles
    Test number
    941533430369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  21. Pass43,030 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    762950539356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail43,028 miles (+789)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,028 miles
    Test number
    840189929352
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass42,239 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,239 miles
    Test number
    434251538414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,161 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,161 miles
    Test number
    300803827371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    862403346284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,660 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    922523146246
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about M3 PAL

Does M3 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PAL is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PAL?
The MOT on M3 PAL is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PAL done?
M3 PAL was recorded at 53,675 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 806 miles a year.
Has M3 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PAL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on M3 PAL 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 M3 PAL find?
M3 PAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear.

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