Mitsubishi Mirage
From 10,331 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Mirages fare better: 2020 models pass at 96.1% vs 79.4% for 2013.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 250 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 250 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 195 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 171 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 159 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 149 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 107 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 103 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 72 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 69 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 57 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.3% of failures are serious: 36.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
Mitsubishi Mirage on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 92 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 91.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 10,675 | 191 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2025 Q2 | 10,684 | 196 | +1 | -25 | -24 |
| 2025 Q1 | 10,718 | 186 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
| 2024 Q4 | 10,757 | 168 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| 2024 Q3 | 10,809 | 148 | +0 | -0 | +22 |
| 2024 Q2 | 10,791 | 144 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
| 2024 Q1 | 10,823 | 141 | +0 | -84 | -84 |
| 2023 Q4 | 10,904 | 144 | +2 | -0 | +4 |
16 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage 3 | Petrol | 2,426 | 23% |
| Mirage Juro | Petrol | 1,686 | 16% |
| Mirage 2 | Petrol | 1,214 | 11% |
| Mirage Juro Cvt | Petrol | 1,153 | 11% |
| Mirage 3 Cvt | Petrol | 1,046 | 10% |
| Mirage 1 | Petrol | 596 | 6% |
| Mirage 4 Cvt | Petrol | 547 | 5% |
| Mirage 4 | Petrol | 512 | 5% |
| Mirage Attivo | Petrol | 445 | 4% |
| Mirage Attivo Cvt | Petrol | 322 | 3% |
| Mirage Verve | Petrol | 172 | 2% |
| Mirage Design Cvt | Petrol | 151 | 1% |
| Mirage Design | Petrol | 113 | 1% |
| Mirage Design Pro | Petrol | 104 | <1% |
| Mirage Design Pro Cvt | Petrol | 90 | <1% |
| Mirage First Edition Cvt | Petrol | 71 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 89.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 87.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 84.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2016 | 84.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 81.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2014 | 79.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 79.4% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mirages tested had between 29,134 and 70,935 miles on the clock.
At 46,806 median miles, the Mirage has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Mirage has a 83% MOT pass rate based on 10,331 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Mirage is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 250 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Mitsubishi Mirages are on UK roads?
There are 10,675 Mitsubishi Mirages currently licensed on UK roads, with 191 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Mirage at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Mirage is 46,806 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,134 and 70,935 miles.
Buying a used Mirage?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.