Verdict
The Mitsubishi Mirage passes its MOT first time on 82.6% of tests, 0.9 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (81.6%). That puts it ahead of 59% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2013 Mirage does best (beats 70% of cars) and the 2020 worst (beats 16%).
Better than average on lights & electrics, suspension, body & structure.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 82.9% | Beats 60% | B |
| 1.0 Petrol | 78.2% | Beats 48% | C |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Windscreen wipers 1.6× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Tyre tread depth 1.8× typical
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Brake pads 1.8× typical
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Sidelights 1.6× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) 1.7× typical
Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up. - Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wipers | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6× |
| Tyre tread depth | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.8× |
| Brake pads | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.8× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9× |
| Headlight aim | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.9× |
| Sidelights | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6× |
| Windscreen washers | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9× |
| Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.7× |
| Ball joint dust covers | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.5× |
| Brake discs | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 32.4 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 26.5 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23.4 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16.2 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 15.1 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13.6 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11.8 |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | 7.9 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage1 engine86.6% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 86.6% | Beats 16% | E |
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage1 engine87.4% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 87.4% | Beats 31% | D |
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage1 engine84.7% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 84.7% | Beats 18% | E |
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage1 engine85.6% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 85.6% | Beats 43% | C |
2016 Mitsubishi Mirage1 engine84.5% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 84.5% | Beats 54% | C |
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage2 engines82.6% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 83.3% | Beats 60% | C |
| 1.0 Petrol | 78.7% | Beats 25% | D |
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage2 engines81.4% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 81.9% | Beats 70% | B |
| 1.0 Petrol | 78.7% | Beats 53% | C |
2013 Mitsubishi Mirage2 engines78.6% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 78.7% | Beats 71% | B |
| 1.0 Petrol | 76.1% | Beats 65% | B |
FAQ
What is the Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate?
82.6% of MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Mirage were passed first time, based on 82,517 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2013–2020. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 81.6% of the time.
Is the Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 59% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Mitsubishi Mirage year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2013 Mirage does best for its age and mileage: it beats 70% of cars on UK roads. The 2020 does worst: it beats 16%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Mirage?
The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, tyre tread depth, brake pads. Compared with similar cars, windscreen wipers comes up 1.6× as often.