2014 Mitsubishi Mirage — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,019 MOT tests, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage recorded an 87.4% pass rate. That is 6.8 percentage points better than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 19.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and lighting & signalling (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and position lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 439 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.6% in the 0-30k band and 21.3% in the 120-150k band, a 14.7-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 542 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 481 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 472 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 349 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 203 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 100 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 439 |
| 2 | Wipers | 429 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 267 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 200 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 182 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 158 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.8% | 2,689 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 1,910 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.1% | 1,116 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.9% | 590 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 392 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 254 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,431 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 4,564 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,294 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 575 | 18.8% |
| 120-150k | 136 | 21.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,984 | 10.3% |
| 2022 | 2,038 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 1,998 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 2,021 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 1,978 | 14.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Mirage
On a 2014 Mirage, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Mitsubishi Mirages pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 10,019 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.8%).
Does the 2014 Mirage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 21.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,019 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.