Mitsubishi Colt vs Mitsubishi Mz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Colt
72%
MOT pass rate · 69,015 vehicles
Mitsubishi Mz
56%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Mz (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Colt | Mitsubishi Mz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 5.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,728 mi | 200,999 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 69,015 | 1 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Colt
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mitsubishi Mz
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Mz (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.