
Porsche Boxster
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass78,535 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 78,535 miles
- Test number
- 603289249506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,876 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 75,876 miles
- Test number
- 492360659996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,505 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 70,505 miles
- Test number
- 345095638142
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass65,600 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,600 miles
- Test number
- 124740479712
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
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))
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)
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.
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
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
Pass44,301 miles (+3,541)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 44,301 miles
- Test number
- 468141163358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,760 miles (+4,144)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 40,760 miles
- Test number
- 676759412393
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass34,358 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,358 miles
- Test number
- 483628440357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,210 miles (+2,076)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 33,210 miles
- Test number
- 583337199280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,134 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,134 miles
- Test number
- 722324788274
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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