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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Mirage. Check any Mirage by registration number below.

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88.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.2%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mitsubishi Mirage — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Mirage has an average MOT pass rate of 88.4%, which is 6.2 percentage points above the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mirage is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Mirage for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Mirage, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Mirage performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 511 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2019

Based on 2,681 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

2018

Based on 2,417 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2017

Based on 3,046 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

2016

Based on 3,395 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

10.2%

2015

Based on 3,601 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2014

Based on 4,081 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

15.4%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2013

Based on 5,051 vehicles

81.8%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

19.1%

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

0

Based on 11,817 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Mirage

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.9%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.7%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
5

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.1%
Mitsubishi Mirage Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.4%

Front Nearside

1.4%

Front

1.2%

Other Mitsubishi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mitsubishi models.

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88.6% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

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85.2% pass rate

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92.4% pass rate

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56.5% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Mirage

Mitsubishi Mirage — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Mirage MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Mirage?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 88.4% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Mirage are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.9%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.9%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.4%, the Mitsubishi Mirage is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Mirage?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Mirage: 28,870 miles at 3 years, 46,961 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mirage to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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