1989 Mazda MX5 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Fun and reliable generally"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both electric windows broke down, necessitating new replacements at $A500.00 each.
Back Plastic window became brown necessitating a replacement at 110,000 Km.
Differential leaked oil, I didn't pick it and it seized up at 60 Km/hr after 147,000 km.
Tiny Battery needs frequent trips to recharge.
General comments?
Fun car, economical.
I am disillusioned with the Mazda Dealership, as they did not know their product well enough to advise me of the differetial problem when I reported it. I narrowly avoided a major accident.
The Wrecker Mechanic said the differtial was a design fault that cropped up more frequently with the MX-5, but the Mazda Dealership were unaware of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 147000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Landcruiser |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2003 |