2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · SD64 DGZ

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 6 May 2026 MOT at 58,710 miles. The only advisory recorded was a slightly damaged nearside rear seat‑belt webbing, which did not cause a failure. Compared with the 29 April 2026 failure – where tyre ply exposure, low tread and a worn ball‑joint were flagged – the recent pass indicates a stable condition; no new major defects have emerged, and the earlier brake‑pipe corrosion has not re‑triggered a failure. Mileage has risen from 47,486 miles in July 2023 to 58,710 miles in May 2026, an average of roughly 4,900 miles per year. The increase of about 5,500 miles between April 2025 (53,008 miles) and May 2026 shows a consistent, moderate usage pattern with no sudden spikes. The low annual mileage for a twelve‑year‑old car suggests relatively light duty, which aligns with the limited wear evident on major drivetrain components. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the tyres – the 2026‑04‑29 test recorded exposed ply on both rear tyres and sub‑minimum tread on the nearside front tyre, while earlier tests noted cracking. Verify that the current tread depth exceeds 1.6 mm and that no cords are exposed. Inspect the nearside front suspension arm ball‑joint for wear, as it was flagged as excessively worn in April 2026; any play could affect handling. Examine both rear brake pipes for corrosion or grease build‑up, a recurring issue noted in 2023 and 2025, and check the front brake discs for scoring or thinning, even though no recent failure was recorded. Finally, confirm that the seat‑belt webbing is intact and that all service‑brake functions operate smoothly, as fluctuating brake performance was highlighted in the 2023 failure.