2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · C4 JFB

A high annual mileage of nearly 14,000 miles has been accumulated on this 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage over twelve years, yet its recorded MOT history is notably free from advisory notes or component-specific failures. The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was passed without any defects being recorded, continuing a sequence of clean test outcomes that stretches back to August 2022. One anomaly does exist in the record: a test on 27 July 2023 resulted in a failure, but a simultaneous pass was also issued on the same date, and no defects were attributed to either entry. Without itemised reasons recorded against the failure, it is difficult to determine whether this reflects an administrative error, a retest within the same session, or a minor issue resolved before the vehicle left the testing station. The overall pattern, however, is one of consistent roadworthiness with no recurring or chronic advisories across the visible test history. The recorded odometer reading of 167,710 miles against a 2014 registration represents a working-vehicle usage pattern rather than a low-mileage garage queen. At roughly 13,976 miles per year, this Mirage has covered significantly more ground than the average car of its age, which typically accrues between 6,000 and 8,000 miles annually. This level of use places greater mechanical demand on consumables and wearing components such as brake pads, discs, clutch friction material, and suspension bushes, all of which degrade in correlation with mileage rather than calendar age alone. There are no apparent gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, meaning the vehicle has likely been in regular service and subjected to consistent operational stresses, including cold starts, urban stop-start driving, and motorway cruising. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged advisories means the MOT record does not pinpoint specific components requiring immediate attention, but the high mileage warrants a particularly focused physical inspection and test drive. On the road, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would indicate worn control arm bushes or top mounts common on a Mirage of this age and mileage. Pay attention to steering behaviour, as any vagueness, pulling to one side, or uneven tyre wear could point to worn tie rod ends or strut bearings. When braking, check for any judder through the pedal or vibration under hard stopping, which would suggest warped front discs, a known wear item on higher-mileage vehicles. Additionally, inspect the rear drum or disc brake assemblies for binding, as sticking calipers or seized handbrake mechanisms are common on cars that accumulate substantial mileage without regular fluid and slide-pin maintenance. Under the bonnet, the high-mileage Mirage warrants close attention to oil leaks around the camshaft seal, valve cover gasket, and oil filter housing, as these are typical failure points on the 1.2-litre 3A92 engine once past the 100,000-mile mark. During a test drive, be alert to any hesitation, misfire, or rough idle, which could indicate ageing ignition coils or a tired throttle body. Check the exhaust for rattles or blowing sounds, as mounting rubbers and the rear silencer commonly deteriorate on high-mileage examples. Finally, examine the underside for any surface corrosion to the subframe, suspension arms, and brake pipe runs, even though no such advisories were recorded, because the MOT visual inspection may not have captured borderline deterioration that a buyer on a ramp would be better positioned to assess.