Porsche Boxster reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 65,918 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 65,918 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Porsche Boxster cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Boxster tends to fail
Share of Porsche Boxster cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on seat belts, road wheels, steering.
Common questions
Is the Porsche Boxster reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche Boxster holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 86% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche Boxster?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche Boxster in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 96%; 8 to 12 years, 93%; and 13 years and older, 80%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Porsche Boxster MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche Boxster versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).