Mitsubishi Mirage Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mitsubishi Mirage reliable? We analysed 97,130 real MOT tests across 11,123 vehicles to find out.
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The Mitsubishi Mirage is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Mirage.
Mitsubishi Mirage Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Mirage. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mitsubishi Mirage MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mitsubishi Mirage to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mitsubishi Mirage Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mitsubishi Mirage Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Mirage models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mitsubishi Mirage Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Mirage owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mitsubishi Mirage MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Mirage year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 821 | 88.9% | 13,451 | 21,834 | 33,308 |
| 2019 | 5,440 | 89.0% | 10,947 | 18,519 | 28,952 |
| 2018 | 6,360 | 87.0% | 13,169 | 21,870 | 34,493 |
| 2017 | 9,524 | 87.8% | 14,700 | 23,767 | 37,104 |
| 2016 | 11,752 | 86.7% | 16,910 | 27,312 | 42,506 |
| 2015 | 14,829 | 85.4% | 19,438 | 31,374 | 48,247 |
| 2014 | 19,613 | 85.2% | 21,446 | 35,186 | 54,743 |
| 2013 | 27,865 | 83.4% | 25,175 | 40,913 | 61,873 |
| 1997 | 60 | 76.7% | 75,866 | 98,538 | 125,746 |
How Long Does a Mitsubishi Mirage Last?
Based on 11,123 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles on UK roads.
Mitsubishi Mirage Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Mirage MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Mirage
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.0% MOT pass rate from 5,440 tests
76.7% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Mirage is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 5,440 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mitsubishi Mirage Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Mirage THIS CAR | 85.4% | 97,130 | 31,512 mi | 13 yrs |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 74.1% | 1,362,678 | 80,302 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 71.9% | 1,312,716 | 107,142 mi | 37 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 72.5% | 950,325 | 59,666 mi | 30 yrs |
| Lexus Nx | 91.8% | 169,150 | 38,082 mi | 12 yrs |
Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Mirage outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mitsubishi Mirage has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 97,130 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 316 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Mirage with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mitsubishi Mirage owner drives around 4,116 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mitsubishi Mirage models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.