2019 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · WD68 EZT

The Mitsubishi Mirage presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 04 December 2025, recording a full pass with zero defects at 33,255 miles. That is a notable improvement over the 2024 test, where the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin and a perished fuel cap seal. The trend is clearly resolving. Brake components were evidently renewed or corrected ahead of the 2025 test, and the perished fuel cap was replaced, leaving no outstanding advisories. No corrosion, suspension, or structural defects have ever appeared across the entire five-test history. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between the December 2024 test at 25,670 miles and the December 2025 test at 33,255 miles, the car covered 7,585 miles in a single year. That is a sharp jump compared to the steady 4,000 to 6,000 miles per year recorded between 2021 and 2024. Prior to 2025, the annualised rate sat closer to 4,700 miles, consistent with light local use. The sudden increase suggests either a change in ownership or a shift to regular longer-distance driving. Buyers should verify whether this aligns with the seller's explanation, as unexplained mileage spikes can indicate incomplete service records or undisclosed use. Despite the low overall mileage, the vehicle has not escaped wear entirely. Both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit at the 2021 test, just 9,322 miles in, and front brake pads were again noted as wearing thin by December 2024. This pattern suggests the car may have spent periods stationary or was driven aggressively enough to accelerate tyre and brake wear relative to the odometer reading. A hands-on inspection should focus on the condition of the current tyre set, checking for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, and age-related perishing, particularly if the car has been sitting for extended periods. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining material, and the fuel cap seal examined to confirm the 2024 repair remains intact. The absence of any suspension, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects across all five tests is encouraging for a seven-year-old vehicle. Still, a prospective buyer should physically inspect the underside for surface rust on subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as low-mileage cars that sit idle can develop corrosion that MOT tests do not always catch. The coil springs, shock absorber dust covers, and anti-roll bar links deserve a close visual check. A short test drive will confirm whether the braking system pulls evenly and whether the clutch, gearbox, and engine respond cleanly under load.