
Porsche Boxster
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,700 cc
X78 JDAMOT history
X78 JDA is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 35 MOT tests, with 122,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 122,960 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 23 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 JDA
- 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
- 29 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 JDA was last recorded at 122,960 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,404 miles · 28 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 556 miles
- Average per year
- 2,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,960 miles
- 2025 – 122,398 miles
- 2024 – 121,943 miles
- 2023 – 121,273 miles
- 2022 – 120,690 miles
- 2021 – 118,754 miles
- 2020 – 117,700 miles
- 2019 – 116,388 miles
- 2018 – 115,241 miles
- 2017 – 114,328 miles
- 2016 – 102,111 miles
- 2015 – 92,791 miles
- 2014 – 92,293 miles
- 2013 – 90,148 miles
- 2012 – 88,637 miles
- 2011 – 87,238 miles
- 2010 – 82,031 miles
- 2009 – 78,802 miles
- 2008 – 77,313 miles
- 2007 – 76,537 miles
- 2006 – 71,223 miles
- 2005 – 62,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
35 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,960 miles (+556)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 122,960 miles
- Test number
- 717748177036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,404 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 122,404 miles
- Test number
- 277304623015
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail122,404 miles (+6)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,404 miles
- Test number
- 502458503385
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail122,398 miles (+455)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,398 miles
- Test number
- 734661961915
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass121,943 miles (+670)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,943 miles
- Test number
- 431422223920
- 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,273 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 121,273 miles
- Test number
- 850603989284
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail121,273 miles (+583)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,273 miles
- Test number
- 778694419843
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass120,690 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 120,690 miles
- Test number
- 665096685333
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail120,688 miles (+1,934)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,688 miles
- Test number
- 702664928844
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass118,754 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 118,754 miles
- Test number
- 664207988127
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,753 miles (+1,053)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,753 miles
- Test number
- 573848024766
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,700 miles (+1,312)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,700 miles
- Test number
- 371703536326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside rear cv pot joint leaking grease
Pass116,388 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 116,388 miles
- Test number
- 239082477480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail116,388 miles (+1,147)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,388 miles
- Test number
- 619907746076
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,241 miles (+913)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,241 miles
- Test number
- 663490121459
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear boot slight deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,328 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,328 miles
- Test number
- 381857750167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,326 miles (+2,572)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,326 miles
- Test number
- 453077771986
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass111,754 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 111,754 miles
- Test number
- 731343768978
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Fail111,754 miles (+9,643)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,754 miles
- Test number
- 847765879735
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Pass102,111 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,111 miles
- Test number
- 950137402296
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre low and worn on edges
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Fail102,109 miles (+9,318)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,109 miles
- Test number
- 560482305353
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre low and worn on edges
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Pass92,791 miles (+498)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 92,791 miles
- Test number
- 128219865417
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass92,293 miles (+2,145)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 92,293 miles
- Test number
- 708979444295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,148 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 90,148 miles
- Test number
- 308279223491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,138 miles (+1,501)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,138 miles
- Test number
- 146748693174
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass88,637 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,637 miles
- Test number
- 955008092136
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVarious stone chips on front windscreen
Fail88,637 miles (+1,399)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,637 miles
- Test number
- 479188792160
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVarious stone chips on front windscreen
Pass87,238 miles (+5,207)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 87,238 miles
- Test number
- 938959591136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,031 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 82,031 miles
- Test number
- 320317900234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,802 miles (+1,489)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 78,802 miles
- Test number
- 210819189144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s window inop
- NoteRear number plate has black/grey characters
Pass77,313 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,313 miles
- Test number
- 263280818262
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail77,308 miles (+771)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,308 miles
- Test number
- 854857908253
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,537 miles (+5,314)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 76,537 miles
- Test number
- 771971917203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,223 miles (+9,101)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 71,223 miles
- Test number
- 682113296273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 62,122 miles
- Test number
- 390785195241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X78 JDA
- Does X78 JDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 JDA is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X78 JDA?
- The MOT on X78 JDA is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X78 JDA done?
- X78 JDA was recorded at 122,960 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
- Has X78 JDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 JDA has failed 12 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on X78 JDA 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 X78 JDA find?
- X78 JDA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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