1991 Mazda MX5 B Package review from North America
"Great economical fun to drive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small trunk.
Interior has faded due to the convertible top being down a lot.
Original clutch only lasted 40,000 miles.
Car could use more power.
Cramped interior.
Small gas tank limits cruising range. If you're driving happily, you'll get about 24mpg. Car has a 10 gallon tank and some reserve, so 250 miles is about tops.
Oil filter is hard to get to.
General comments?
Car just feels right when you drive it. The suspension isn't too soft nor too hard.
Feels like a go-kart. Puts endless smiles on my face.
Cheap maintenance 4 cylinder engine and the light weight of the car makes tires last a long time and it gets good gas mileage even when driven somewhat hard.
Driven all freeway under 75mph, car will get 31 mpg. That's a 300 mile cruising range.
All maintenance is easy to do yourself.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 11000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2001 |