MITSUBISHI MIRAGE MOT pass rate
86.6% of 15,153 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE MOT tests pass.
The MIRAGE passes its MOT 86.6% of the time — well above the average across all MITSUBISHI models, which sits at 78.5%.
The MITSUBISHI MIRAGE passes its MOT 86.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.1% at 0–3 years to 80.8% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.1% | 266 | 15,852 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 3,372 | 24,327 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.2% | 7,676 | 41,926 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.8% | 3,839 | 60,683 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.7% | Not working |
| Visibility | 25.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 23.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 12.9% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.1% | Insecure |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 2.5% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 77.6% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 83.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 81.3% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI COLT — 64.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE?
- 86.6% of MITSUBISHI MIRAGE MOT tests pass, based on 15,153 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI MIRAGE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MITSUBISHI service history guide for how to check and keep one.