Porsche Boxster vs Porsche Sport: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche Boxster
83%
MOT pass rate · 46,488 vehicles
Porsche Sport
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Porsche Boxster (83%) and Porsche Sport (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche Boxster | Porsche Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 74,547 mi | 25,722 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 46,488 | 3 |
Most common faults
Porsche Boxster
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Porsche Sport
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Porsche Boxster (83%) and Porsche Sport (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Porsche Boxster report Full Porsche Sport report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.