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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T657 MGAMOT history

T657 MGA is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,292 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T657 MGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T657 MGA was last recorded at 82,292 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,675 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,617 miles
Average per year
2,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,292 miles
  • 2025 – 76,675 miles
  • 2023 – 75,382 miles
  • 2022 – 75,024 miles
  • 2021 – 70,744 miles
  • 2020 – 64,828 miles
  • 2019 – 62,292 miles
  • 2016 – 60,608 miles
  • 2014 – 59,365 miles
  • 2012 – 55,614 miles
  • 2011 – 54,865 miles
  • 2010 – 50,941 miles
  • 2008 – 46,657 miles
  • 2007 – 43,362 miles
  • 2006 – 39,579 miles
  • 2005 – 33,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,292 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,292 miles (+5,617)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    621507374373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,675 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    688007298172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,382 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,382 miles
    Test number
    107751459364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,024 miles (+4,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,024 miles
    Test number
    795562090654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,744 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    275710791663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,828 miles (+2,536)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    125641819885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO REAR AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass62,292 miles (+1,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    907448132592
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded AT JOINT (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,608 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    306114008472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail60,585 miles (+1,220)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,585 miles
    Test number
    218987223475
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass59,365 miles (+3,751)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    826448594125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  11. Pass55,614 miles (+749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    677774012313
    • NoteSlight wear/play,creaking starting from both front anti roll bar link balljoints, advise renewal

  12. Pass54,865 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    885460911231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,941 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    581514870135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail50,940 miles (+4,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    680923970138
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,657 miles (+3,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,657 miles
    Test number
    353653078422
    • NoteRear o/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

  16. Pass43,362 miles (+3,783)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    663232687276
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  17. Pass39,579 miles (+6,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,579 miles
    Test number
    531777046233
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass33,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,545 miles
    Test number
    592765715278
    • NoteEngine management light on - emissions ok.

Questions about T657 MGA

Does T657 MGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T657 MGA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T657 MGA?
The MOT on T657 MGA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T657 MGA done?
T657 MGA was recorded at 82,292 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,386 miles a year.
Has T657 MGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T657 MGA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T657 MGA 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 T657 MGA find?
T657 MGA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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