2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · WJ67 GVU

This 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT history showing a clear escalation in brake wear that was addressed just weeks ago. The vehicle failed its 23 May 2026 test at 86,894 miles on a seriously weakened front brake disc and pads below 1.5 mm, alongside light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. A retest on the same day at 86,897 miles passed, indicating the front braking components were replaced promptly. However, the rear shock absorber advisories were carried forward unresolved, suggesting a pattern of addressing only immediate failures rather than underlying wear. The trend is one of resolving acute brake failure while allowing secondary suspension deterioration to persist. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,655 miles per year over nine years is entirely typical for this model and age, reflecting consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing or extreme high-mileage abuse. The record shows a notable gap between the April 2023 test at 35,022 miles and the July 2024 test at 47,552 miles, representing approximately 12,530 miles covered in fifteen months. This is within normal parameters. The jump from 47,552 miles in July 2024 to 86,897 miles by May 2026 is more striking, with nearly 39,345 miles added in under two years, indicating a significant increase in annual usage during the most recent period. The recurring front brake advisories dating back to September 2022 at 33,972 miles, when discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored and pads fifty percent worn, point to a long-term pattern of aggressive or sustained braking demand. The July 2024 test at 47,552 miles flagged both front pads wearing thin and discs in deteriorating condition, yet no remedial work appears to have been attempted until the May 2026 failure forced replacement. A buyer should inspect the condition of the new front discs and pads for uneven wear, and verify that the rear braking system has not been neglected in favour of the front axle. The light oil misting recorded on both rear shock absorbers in the May 2026 test is an advisory that warrants close physical inspection. While not an outright failure, misting indicates the seals are beginning to weep, and on a vehicle covering nearly 40,000 miles in two years, the damper internals may be approaching the end of their service life. A buyer should check for uneven tyre wear, excessive bounce over speed bumps, and any knocking from the rear suspension that would confirm the dampers require replacement in the near term.