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Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) built around 2020: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) models built around 2020 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman)
2016-presentCoupePETROL

Based on 1,345 tests of 718 models registered 2016+.

About 1 in 30 petrol 718 cars registered in 2022 (3.4%) failed their first MOT.

Based on 409 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).

982 (Boxster/Cayman) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
4744.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4724.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3994.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 4 years old.

How the 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) compares

At each age below, see how the 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 13,024 tests across 8 Porsche models, built around 2020 (5 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail ratePorsche average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
4744.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4724.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3994.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Registration Plates

Worth checking

Inspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman).

  1. 1

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    4.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) on these figures.

    3,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  2. 2

    BMW 8 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    8.6%

    No clear edge over the Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) on these figures.

    1,751 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  3. 3

    Audi A5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.3%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.6%

    No clear edge over the Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) on these figures.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,525 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

  4. 4

    BMW 4 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    6.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.3%

    No clear edge over the Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) on these figures.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,556 MOT tests on cars built around 2020

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

18 recalls in all

11 of the 18 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 9 more

Top concerns

  • Incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags
  • ATA1 - wheel mounting with central wheel lock
  • Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insuffici

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) cars have aged

How 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%345Age at MOTBuilt around 2021, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 4.7% (279 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2021, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 5.1% (277 tests, 2025 data)2021Built around 2020, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 4.0% (322 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2020, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 2.8% (281 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2020, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 4.2% (261 tests, 2025 data)2020Built around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 3.7% (82 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 1.5% (65 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 3.8% (53 tests, 2024 data)2019
First registered around 2021First registered around 2020First registered around 2019
982 (Boxster/Cayman) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Porsche 718 models of this age

This list covers every Porsche 718 built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the 982 (Boxster/Cayman) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    5.3%
    Advisory: 27Fail: 6 (18% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    2.0%
    Advisory: 8Fail: 6 (43% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    2.0%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    1.0%
    Advisory: 3Fail: 1 (25% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Major

    Number plate does not meet the rules

    0.5%
    Advisory: 1Fail: 1 (50% of the times it was found)

Based on 399 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Porsche 718 982 (Boxster/Cayman) (2016-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 399 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,345 MOT tests on Porsche 718 models first registered from 2016. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.