2018 Mitsubishi Mirage: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages, from 1,029 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages than on all cars registered in 2018.
- Rigid brake pipes4.5× usualMitsubishi Mirage3.6% All 2018 cars0.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.1% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
By area
The share of 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres28% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes21% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension7% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics7% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 705 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 1,132 | Tyres 26% |
| 2017 | 1,266 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 1,387 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 1,482 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 1,724 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 2,136 | Tyres 34% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score