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Mitsubishi Mirage reliability by build year

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We've only got 1,346 MOT tests for Mitsubishi Mirages built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Mitsubishi Mirage built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Mitsubishi Mirages built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

15% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi Mirages built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mitsubishi Mirages built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mitsubishi Mirage's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

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.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Mirage's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Mirage Mk6 (A0)

Mk6 (A0) (2013-2020)

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14.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 1,346 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

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303 MOT tests across all agesLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Mitsubishi Mirage.

See every build year for the Mitsubishi Mirage

By age

Mitsubishi Mirage fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mitsubishi Mirage ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
9613.5%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
5099.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
90911.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1,24212.9%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1,34614.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,55413.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,65316.4%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,92417.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
2,41819.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,59222.7%

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 12 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Mitsubishi Mirages

These issues come from 7-year-old Mitsubishi Mirages, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

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

    17.8%
    Advisory: 336Fail: 32 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    11.1%
    Advisory: 138Fail: 36 (21% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.0%
    Advisory: 172Fail: 27 (14% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.1%
    Advisory: 154Fail: 3 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    5.0%
    Advisory: 121Fail: 21 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,346 MOT tests on 7-year-old Mitsubishi Mirages, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Mitsubishi Mirages notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres46%
  2. Other + Tyres19%
  3. Brakes + Other15%
  4. Brakes + Suspension15%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 322 MOT tests on Mitsubishi Mirage cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

92%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · The same

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

3 recalls in all

1 of the 3 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Inappropriate ECU program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge)

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

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi Mirage on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    DS 3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.9%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi Mirage on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,861 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Suzuki Celerio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.5%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 2.4%, against 5.6% for the Mitsubishi Mirage.

    5,662 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Aygo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.2%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.2%, against 2.0% for the Mitsubishi Mirage.

    25,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Mitsubishi Mirage across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 3rd lowest fail rate of 6 Mitsubishi models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 1,346 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mitsubishi Mirage ever sold: 13,243 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 1,346 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.