Faults:

Shortly after buying the car:

1. Driver window started struggling to close and open.

2. Steering wheel's front plate kept falling off.

3. Doors struggled to lock.

4. Some minor issues with the climate control.

But to be honest... 15/16 years and about 1/4 of a million kilometers... it's perfectly understandable.

Recently:

1. The radiator started leaking on the highway, and I blew my heads - R4500 to replace.

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Overall, the car is super reliable!

General Comments:

The outside looks are stunning. The headlights, though, have a bit of a "cute" look to them, and slightly spoils the look, but other parts make up for it.

On the inside I love the climate control, cruise control, black leather seats and all the other tiny bits. Unfortunately, though, the rear seats are useless, and in my opinion this car should have been a two seater. It's just built to be a sports car, not a family car.

The boot is large, and Mazda had a genius idea of galvanizing the bodywork, so that the car would never rust... most of it. Which makes it perfect for anyone living next to the coast, or very rainy places.

I own the 2.5 V6 Automatic, which does lack power compared to the Manual, but it still kicks one hell of a punch, and I wouldn't strongly recommend it for a teen's first car.

Overall, I think it's a great buy.

Faults:

The clutch release bearing of the clutch broke on the second day I had the car. I replaced the clutch. the original clutch had done 151000km which was reasonably good.

There has been a leak somewhere which has flooded the mats in the car.

Everything else works perfectly, and I am happy with what I got for the money I paid.

General Comments:

This car is a pleasure to drive.

I enjoy using the cruise control.

It's a bit heavy on petrol, but that may be as my foot is a bit heavy on the pedal.

Faults:

Not much,the most serious is a suspension strut that carries the anti sway bar. this is a typical Mazda 626 failing.

General Comments:

The Mazda dealers are very arrogant, spares are expensive. Example:

The "fog" light on the MX6 sells at SA R3000,00.This price is for a complete assembly in the UK it is possible to purchase the lens only.

The headlamp assembly on the current 626 sells at SA R1800,00 again in the UK only the lens is available.

The dealer principle will not discuss the matter or any other that is critical of the service rendered.

Faults:

CV joints had to be replaced

Back seat leather was burnt by the sun and had to be repalced.

General Comments:

Very sporty precise road holding. A pleasure to drive.

Climate control AC a boon in this country.

Well engineered and classic looks.

Faults:

Just general things like I serviced the alternator and replaced the timing belt.

General Comments:

Excellent car, people really underestimate these cars because they read fake performance fiqures in magazines. The only you do to a MX6 is Cols air intake and N filter and a good dynotune, and watch that baby pull.

Faults:

The cluster of switches for the electric windows failed mechanically and cost ZAR 1300, - (=USD 200,-) to replace with no guarantee! The rubber seal around the drivers window leaks. Vibrations are present despite numerous attempts at wheel balancing.

General Comments:

A great car to drive on long trips. Fuel efficiency is not great but the looks make up for it.