1975 Mazda 1300 Estate review from UK and Ireland
"A cheap first car runabout"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The piston rings wore out at 80,000 miles so I had to rebuild the engine with oil control rings and new big ends.
The bodywork became increasingly rusty until it could no longer be welded.
General comments?
The performance was good after the engine rebuild.
Running costs were low due to good fuel economy, being able to use 2 star/unleaded petrol, and cheap insurance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 OHC (1.3) Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2002 |