1994 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Underpowered badly built tin can"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Master brake cylinder and booster, rotors.
General comments?
The 4 cyl. engine is not up to the job of moving this sluggish beast. Passing can be hazardous to your health. Gas consumption wasn't wonderful. Major brake system component failure at 36000km was simply unacceptable, especially when Mazda took 6 weeks to find replacement parts.
Headlights were inefficient, body sheet metal was so thin you dared not lean against it. Tires were biodegradable.
Considering the previous generation of 626s this car deserved Gregory Peck's advice to Chairman Mao (in the movie "The Candidate"). When asked about the little red books, Peck said "Buy back every copy and burn it". Mazda should just recall this piece of nonsense out of goodwill.
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| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 56000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2000 |