Porsche Boxster statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 21,353 −3.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 10,241 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 82.6% Cars of the same ages 64.7%
• Rank by number licensed No. 234 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2015 29,996 licensed
• Average annual mileage 2,460 miles a year

How many Porsche Boxsters are left in Great Britain?

There were 21,353 Porsche Boxsters licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 10,241 declared off the road (SORN). That is 28.8% fewer than the peak of 29,996 in 2015.

Porsche Boxster MOT reliability

In 2025, 82.6% of Porsche Boxster MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Porsche Boxsters tested pass 64.7% of the time, so the Porsche Boxster does better than average for its age, by 17.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 82.4%.

Porsche Boxster MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT, appearing on 36.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 3.4% of Porsche Boxster tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Porsche Boxster MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Porsche Boxster failed its MOT in 2025 was “Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits”, on 17.4% of 5,619 failed tests. 40.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Porsche Boxster by year

22 years of the Porsche Boxster, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (89.7% passed first time) and the 1999 cars worst (72.4%).

Porsche Boxster engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 21,693 Porsche Boxsters licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 25.9% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc, and 17.1% have an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc. Petrols made up 84.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 88.4% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Porsche Boxster fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Porsche Boxster from 2000, when the data begins, to 2016. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2016), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 25.0 to 36.7 mpg, with CO2 of 180 to 281 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Boxster”, “Boxster S”, “All Models”, “Boxster Spyder”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Porsche Boxster safety recalls

DVSA lists 9 safety recalls for the Porsche Boxster since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 5 June 2024.

All 9 Porsche Boxster recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Porsche Boxster. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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