Car statistics
How many Mitsubishi Mirages are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 11,135 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 10,612 Mitsubishi Mirages licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 214 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.6% fewer than the peak of 11,124 in 2021.
Numbers peaked in 2021 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2,117 |
| 2014 | 4,225 |
| 2015 | 5,706 |
| 2016 | 6,957 |
| 2017 | 8,183 |
| 2018 | 9,150 |
| 2019 | 10,206 |
| 2020 | 10,775 |
| 2021 | 11,124 |
| 2022 | 11,014 |
| 2023 | 10,902 |
| 2024 | 10,755 |
| 2025 | 10,652 |
| 2026 | 10,612 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 80.5% of Mitsubishi Mirage MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mitsubishi Mirages tested pass 74.7% of the time, so the Mitsubishi Mirage does better than average for its age, by 5.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 81.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mitsubishi Mirage | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 87.8% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 84.8% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 82.1% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 74.5% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT, appearing on 31.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.3% of Mitsubishi Mirage tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 31.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.9% |
| Visibility | 22.0% |
| Brakes | 21.1% |
| Suspension | 15.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mitsubishi Mirage failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 14.7% of 2,171 failed tests. 45.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 14.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 12.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 11.8% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.5% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.5% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.8% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 4.7% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.4% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 4.1% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 3.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.8% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 4.0% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 2.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.6% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 2.0% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.6% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
8 years of the Mitsubishi Mirage, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2014 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (77.4% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (82.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 2,106 | 72.0% |
| 2014 | 1,937 | 1,738 | 77.4% |
| 2015 | 1,609 | 1,491 | 80.2% |
| 2016 | 1,435 | 1,381 | 81.5% |
| 2017 | 1,316 | 1,272 | 85.2% |
| 2018 | 1,102 | 1,054 | 82.8% |
| 2019 | 1,162 | 1,132 | 86.4% |
| 2020 | 711 | 690 | 88.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mitsubishi Mirage covers 5,170 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 5,400 |
| 6–7 years | 5,203 |
| 8–10 years | 5,064 |
| 11–14 years | 5,208 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mitsubishi Mirages for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,284 in 2013. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 4 |
| ’03 | 1 |
| ’04 | 1 |
| ’05 | 1 |
| ’06 | 1 |
| ’07 | 1 |
| ’08 | 1 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 2,284 |
| ’14 | 1,909 |
| ’15 | 1,601 |
| ’16 | 1,415 |
| ’17 | 1,290 |
| ’18 | 1,057 |
| ’19 | 1,144 |
| ’20 | 717 |
| ’21 | 271 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 2 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 10,924 Mitsubishi Mirages licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 94.1% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 5.8% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has grown from 88.0% in 2014 to 94.1%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 10,281 licensed | 94.1% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 639 licensed | 5.8% |
| Other sizes 4 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 10,281 | 94.1% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 639 | 5.8% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,101–1,200cc | 901–1,000cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 88.0% | 11.9% |
| 2015 | 87.0% | 12.8% |
| 2016 | 89.4% | 10.5% |
| 2017 | 91.2% | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 92.2% | 7.7% |
| 2019 | 93.1% | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 93.6% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | 93.8% | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 93.9% | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 94.0% | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 94.1% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mitsubishi Mirage from 2013 to 2021. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2021), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 47.9 to 55.4 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 133 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2013 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 65.7 to 68.9 mpg, with CO2 of 95 to 100 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 47.9–55.4 | 115–133 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 3 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 67.3 | 96 | 2013–2015 | Euro 5 | 2 |
| 1.2 petrol | 65.7–68.9 | 95–100 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6c | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Mirage since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 8 January 2019.
All 3 Mitsubishi Mirage recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mitsubishi Mirage. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Mirage | 10,612 | −1.0% | 214 | 330 | Petrol |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 65,806 | −3.0% | 2,898 | 123 | Plug-in hybrid |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 26,615 | −3.7% | 914 | 206 | Petrol |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 20,737 | −10.3% | 16,615 | 236 | Diesel |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 16,667 | −14.7% | 3,933 | 272 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 10,826 Mirage records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 11,135 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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