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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y226 NBYMOT history

Y226 NBY is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

Y226 NBY black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,279 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 NBY was last recorded at 81,279 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,526 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
753 miles
Average per year
2,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,279 miles
  • 2025 – 80,526 miles
  • 2024 – 79,183 miles
  • 2023 – 78,535 miles
  • 2022 – 75,876 miles
  • 2021 – 70,505 miles
  • 2020 – 65,600 miles
  • 2018 – 59,445 miles
  • 2017 – 54,633 miles
  • 2016 – 53,852 miles
  • 2015 – 51,492 miles
  • 2014 – 48,978 miles
  • 2013 – 44,301 miles
  • 2012 – 40,760 miles
  • 2011 – 36,616 miles
  • 2010 – 34,358 miles
  • 2009 – 33,210 miles
  • 2008 – 31,134 miles
  • 2007 – 26,863 miles
  • 2006 – 24,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOil 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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,279 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    552075028611
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,526 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    125971828609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,183 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    108542217439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail79,179 miles (+644)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    813780275407
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass78,535 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    603289249506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,876 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    492360659996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,505 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    345095638142
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass65,600 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    124740479712
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass59,445 miles (+4,812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    382164623836
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass54,633 miles (+781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,633 miles
    Test number
    837455200040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass53,852 miles (+2,360)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,852 miles
    Test number
    630085976415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisey off load.
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking around tread areas.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake discs wearing unevenly in surfaces.
  12. Pass51,492 miles (+2,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    809800164279
    • AdvisoryKnocking from gearbox
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  13. Pass48,978 miles (+4,677)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    375293154353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass44,301 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,301 miles
    Test number
    468141163358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,760 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    676759412393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,616 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,616 miles
    Test number
    167013441342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass34,358 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    483628440357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,210 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    583337199280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,134 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    722324788274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,863 miles (+2,001)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,863 miles
    Test number
    674322437204
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass24,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,862 miles
    Test number
    313022426267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 NBY

Does Y226 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 NBY is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 NBY?
The MOT on Y226 NBY is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 NBY done?
Y226 NBY was recorded at 81,279 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 2,882 miles a year.
Has Y226 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 NBY has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y226 NBY 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 Y226 NBY find?
Y226 NBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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