2015 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · PJ65 HWG

The most recent MOT was on 2026-05-22 at 60,877 miles — passed, but with a nearside front tyre noted as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear (defect code 5.2.3(e)). Tyre wear is the dominant recurring issue: both front tyres showed edge wear near the legal limit in May 2025; only the nearside front did so in May 2026. Rear tyres showed similar edge wear in April 2023. This pattern has persisted across four of the last five MOTs — suggesting a consistent alignment or suspension issue, not random wear. The trend is stable but unresolved — no worsening in number of affected tyres year-on-year, but no improvement either. Edge wear on multiple axles over several years points to an underlying mechanical cause that hasn’t been addressed. At 60,877 miles over 11 years, average use is ~5,534 miles/year — low for the age. This could mean lighter use, but also raises questions about prolonged static periods, which can degrade rubber (tyres, bushings), brake components, and fluids. However, the MOT history shows no corrosion, seized calipers, or fluid-related defects — so under-use hasn’t yet manifested in obvious failures. The mileage signal is ambiguous: it doesn’t confirm hard use, nor does it guarantee gentle treatment.