Should I buy a 2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Front wheel bearing wear/noise

Humming or droning that rises with road speed, sometimes changing slightly in bends.

How to check

Drive at 40-60 mph on a smooth road and make a few gentle lane changes or long bends.

Estimated Repair Cost

£233

2Moderate Likelihood

Battery Drain and Low-Voltage Starting Problems

Slow cranking, clicking on startup, or intermittent warning lights after the car has stood for days or weeks.

How to check

Start the car from cold with lights, blower and radio off, then restart it again after the drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£260

3Low Likelihood

Ignition Coil or Spark Plug Misfire

Rough idle, hesitation under load, flashing engine light, or a noticeable shake when accelerating.

How to check

Let it idle, then accelerate gently and steadily through the lower gears.

Estimated Repair Cost

£280

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 9.2% (2,449 failed / 26,747 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 13.2% (4,608 failed / 34,888 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 17.0% (3,282 failed / 19,305 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 21.0% (1,954 failed / 9,326 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 24.1% (967 failed / 4,012 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 26.1% (396 failed / 1,516 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 31.6% (188 failed / 595 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 28.4% (50 failed / 176 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 29.6% (21 failed / 71 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 25.0% (9 failed / 36 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

Mitsubishi Mirage buying questions

Is a 2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Mitsubishi Mirage (2013–2021)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Mitsubishi Mirage?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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