2019 Mitsubishi Mirage — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,875 MOT tests, the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage recorded a 92.4% pass rate. That is 2.4 percentage points better than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 10.0%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.6%) and tyres (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 193 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.8% versus 6.6%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.3% in 2021 to 9.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.6% | 174 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 170 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 162 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 111 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 17 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 193 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 160 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 98 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 73 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 51 |
| 6 | Washers | 40 |
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 | 17.9% | 874 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.2% | 693 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 203 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 161 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 46 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 39 |
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 | 3,800 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 956 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 101 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 14.3% |
| 2022 | 1,227 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 1,202 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 1,185 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 1,226 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Mirage
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.6% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.6% 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.
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
- Brakes (3.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Mitsubishi Mirages pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 4,875 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Visibility, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2019 Mirage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,875 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.