2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 77.4% of Mitsubishi Mirages first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 5,258 Mirage first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Mitsubishi Mirages first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Mirages first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Mirage figure was 8.8 points higher.
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| Test year | 2014 Mirage | All cars first used 2014 | Mirage first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.3% | 76.3% | 1,789 |
| 2022 | 80.1% | 74.1% | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 80.8% | 71.7% | 1,764 |
| 2024 | 77.9% | 69.9% | 1,775 |
| 2025 | 77.4% | 68.6% | 1,719 |
Common 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT failures
Share of the 1,120 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 16.3% | 183 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 15.9% | 178 |
| Position lamp: not working | 14.7% | 165 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 9.2% | 103 |
| Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 6.1% | 68 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 Mirages, as a share of all 5,258 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 17.4% | 914 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 11.1% | 585 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.4% | 441 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.6% | 400 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 5.5% | 287 |
Questions about the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?
In 2025, 77.4% of Mirages first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 Mirage most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 29.0% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (28.8%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (24.0%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (16.3%).
How often does a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage fail its MOT?
In 2025, 22.6% of first tests on Mirages first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 16.3% failed, and a further 6.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,120 of 5,258 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 17.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (11.1%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.4%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.6%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (5.5%).
Is a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 83.3% in 2021 to 77.4% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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