2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

274 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 274 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Front fog lamps: not working1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Front fog lamp switch: inoperative0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes4.4%
  2. Tyres4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 274 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; front fog lamps: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).