1994 Mazda 626 GLXI ABS H/B review from UK and Ireland
"Good performance, poor body"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It looks solid but it's a complete tin, the hatchback version is very light, it's like having a cart joined to the car.
Performance is OK, the bushes wear out quickly and the parts are not cheap. I would rather buy a Merc as part prices are not far off.
The wishbone bushes went, the link broke.
General comments?
Overall a complete hollow tin. Don't buy if you ask me. It shakes on the motorway at 90mph, when even the tyres are OK, balanced and not any mechanical fault. The reason is that the body is a light tin, it does not carry any weight behind to even the balance.
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| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2000 |